There are 9 ways to get from Tambaram to Madurai by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Madurai, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
3h 49m₹5,144–8,879Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Madurai Jntrain 20605 / ...
9h 28m₹300–2,300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakalbus FlixBus IN5126
8h 35m₹650–2,100Drive 425.9 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Maduraicar 425.9 km
6h 14m₹4,774–6,896Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Maduraitaxi 425.9 km
6h 14m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
4h 56m₹6,269–10,244Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
5h 46mFly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
6h 18m₹7,869–17,894Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Maduraibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 13m
Tambaram to Madurai by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Madurai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Madurai is to fly and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Tambaram and Madurai is 436 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Tambaram to Madurai, including transfers.
Tambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Madurai, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal station.
Tambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Madurai is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Tambaram to Madurai.
Book your Tambaram to Madurai bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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