Buses from Chennai to Madurai

Buses from Chennai to Madurai

Chennai
Madurai
Sun, Aug 11
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$9
 
 
$55

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Chennai to Madurai Bus Schedule

Chennai to Madurai Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Cab Expresso Van 8pax Any time₹ 17,283
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 03:35 - 13:50₹ 1,380
YBM Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 05:30 - 13:00₹ 1,040
Mrm Travels AC Seater 07:25 - 16:40₹ 520
Sri Kumaran Travels AC Seater 08:45 - 17:00₹ 1,964
Intrcity Smartbus AC Sleeper 11:00 - 20:15₹ 1,733
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 13:50 - 21:30₹ 1,070
Ayngaran Transport AC Seater 15:00 - 23:15₹ 923
National Travels Madurai AC Sleeper 16:30 - 00:00₹ 693
Sorna Travels Non-AC Sleeper 19:40 - 02:30₹ 1,733
National Travels CHN Non-AC Seater 21:15 - 06:00₹ 982
New Lucky Travels AC Sleeper 22:00 - 06:15₹ 1,327

Transportation from Chennai to Madurai

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Madurai

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus55m
Earliest Bus1:20 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes265
Distance46 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAara Travels, Amarnath travels, Apple Bus, Avk Travels, Egloo Travels, Finch Travels, Gokul Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Ismail Lucky Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Kallada Travels, Krs Travels, Lion Travels, Luxe Xpress, Madurai Balajee Tours , Madurai Harsha Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , Mrm Travels, Muthumari Travels, National Travels CHN, National Travels Madurai, New Lucky Travels, Nt Xpress, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Rp Travels, Selva Murugan Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sjt Nellai, Sorna Travels, Sri Amarnath Travels, Sri Jayavilas Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Venkateshwara Travels, Subra Roadways, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Chennai to Madurai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Madurai is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Madurai tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Madurai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Madurai depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Madurai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Madurai is about 55m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Madurai may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Madurai by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Madurai can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Chennai to Madurai timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Chennai to Madurai timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.