There are 6 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 10mTrain via Chennai Egmore
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
8h 38m₹299–2,223Drive 453.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Maduraicar 453.3 km
6h 45m₹5,113–7,386Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Maduraitaxi 453.3 km
6h 45m₹10,000–12,000Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Madurai Jntrain 12689 / ...
8h 40m₹310–2,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Madurai is to train via Chennai Egmore which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Madurai is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Madurai is 453 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 8h 10m including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Tamil Nādu to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Madurai is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Egmore, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Madurai, India?
Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chennai Central to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Essaar travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Madurai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Madurai is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Madurai.
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