There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 30m₹310–1,400Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
8h 33m₹393–2,989Drive 387.7 km
- Drive from Vellore to Maduraicar 387.7 km
5h 54m₹4,323–6,244Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Maduraitaxi 387.7 km
5h 54m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 38m₹5,478–9,440Train
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
11h 10m₹310–2,400Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain
7h 35m₹6,603–10,305Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Madurai
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
9h 43m₹5,295–11,259
Vellore to Madurai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Vellore and Madurai is 386 km. The road distance is 387.7 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹310 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹310 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhachalam, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Madurai, India?
Sri Renugambal Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,100–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 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)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹492–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–700
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Madurai is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Vellore to Madurai.
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