Madurai Junction to Chennai Central

Madurai Junction to Chennai Central

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Madurai Junction to Chennai Central Schedule

Madurai Junction to Chennai Central Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 00:15 - 10:25₹ 1,130
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 05:30 - 20:05₹ 643
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 07:10 - 14:30₹ 920
IndiGo Economy 08:45 - 18:15₹ 4,738
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 12:35 - 20:35₹ 1,025
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 15:00 - 21:15₹ 2,655
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 18:55 - 03:05₹ 1,345
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 21:35 - 05:15₹ 2,295
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 23:20 - 07:40₹ 433

Transportation from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central

Facts about the transport from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure10:50 PM
Departures per day4
Distance466 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Indian Railways, IndiGo, TravelODesk India

Popular Routes in India

How to get from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central

Travelling between Madurai Junction and Chennai Central is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 31.95 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.46.

How long does it take to get from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 hours to travel between Madurai Junction and Chennai Central depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Madurai Junction and Chennai Central. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 19h 40m to reach Chennai Central.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central?

Travelling between Madurai Junction and Chennai Central can be as cheap as USD 7.46 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 31.95 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Madurai Junction and Chennai Central ?

  • 4 from Madurai to Chennai starting from 22:50 Madurai Junction until 22:50 Madurai Junction

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Madurai to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.80.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Madurai and Chennai

Air India, IndiGo

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Madurai and Chennai

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madurai Junction to Chennai Central?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% took a train
  • 5% decided to fly