There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus
7h 15m₹320–1,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Madurai Jntrain 16779 / ...
11h 10m₹310–2,400Train 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 387.6 km
- Drive from Vellore to Maduraicar 387.6 km
5h 54m₹4,339–6,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Maduraitaxi 387.6 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 8m₹5,478–9,440Bus 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 15m₹6,103–10,805Train, 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 28m₹5,795–9,259Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Salem, bus
- 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 Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Maduraibus
8h 3m₹6,633–14,445
Vellore to Madurai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 15m.
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 and arriving at Madurai. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
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 394 km. The road distance is 387.6 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.
The bus from Vellore to Madurai takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore 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 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500. 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?
SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Madurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Eight 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 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–15,000
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- 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
- 1h 45m
- 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
- 1h 45m
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- 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
- Website
- Shree mann travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shree mann travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Vellore to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai 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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