Chennai to Madurai Trains: Book from 26 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

26 trains run between Chennai and Madurai. Chennai has 4 station(s), from which you can easily book train tickets to Madurai. Distance from Chennai to Madurai is 517 km. It will take approx. 5:35 hours to reach Madurai from Chennai by train.

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Chennai to Madurai Train Distance

The distance between Chennai and Madurai is approximately 517km. Chennai to Madurai distance by train is covered in about 12:05 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 5:35 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Chennai to Madurai train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Chennai to Madurai Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Madurai, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Madurai train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find tickets priced between ₹180 and ₹2510, with the lowest Chennai to Madurai train ticket rate starting at ₹180. Below are the minimum ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹1915
2A	₹1100
3A	₹775
SL	₹290

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Madurai

There are 6 weekly trains running between Chennai and Madurai. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368)	Tue	03:30	15:35	Perambur	Madurai Junction	12:05 hrs
BKN MDU SF EXP (22632)	Tue	10:00	18:35	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	8:35 hrs
MAS NCJ SF EXP (12689)	Fri	19:00	05:40	Chennai Central	Madurai Junction	10:40 hrs
MS NCJ SF EXP (12667)	Thu	19:30	02:20	Tambaram	Madurai Junction	6:50 hrs
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665)	Tue	21:05	04:40	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:35 hrs
MS SCT SPL (06089)	Thu	21:55	05:45	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:50 hrs

Daily Trains from Chennai to Madurai

A total of 10 trains run daily from Chennai to Madurai. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)	Daily	10:47	18:40	Tambaram	Madurai Junction	7:53 hrs
VAIGAI SF EXP (12635)	Daily	13:45	21:20	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:35 hrs
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)	Daily	16:27	02:00	Tambaram	Madurai Junction	9:33 hrs
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633)	Daily	17:20	00:45	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:25 hrs
MS QLN EXPRESS (16101)	Daily	17:27	00:10	Tambaram	Madurai Junction	6:43 hrs
PEARL CITY EXP (12693)	Daily	19:30	03:05	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:35 hrs
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635)	Daily	19:50	03:20	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:30 hrs
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12661)	Daily	20:10	03:40	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:30 hrs
NELLAI SF EXP (12631)	Daily	20:40	04:00	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:20 hrs
PANDIAN SF EXP (12637)	Daily	21:40	05:25	Chennai Egmore	Madurai Junction	7:45 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Madurai

The first train from Chennai to Madurai is KASHI TAMIL EXP. It starts from Chennai at 03:30 and reaches Madurai at 15:35.

Last Train from Chennai to Madurai

The last train from Chennai to Madurai is MS MDU SF EXP. It starts from Chennai at 22:30 and reaches Madurai at 08:05.

Fastest Train from Chennai to Madurai

The fastest train from Chennai to Madurai is TEN VANDEBHARAT. The total Chennai to Madurai distance by train is 517 km. It takes only 5:35 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Chennai to Madurai

The cheapest train from Chennai to Madurai is MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127). The lowest price for Chennai to Madurai train ticket is ₹180.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the details of the Chennai to Madurai train time?

26 trains run between Chennai and Madurai. Please find below the details of Chennai to Madurai train timetable:

16368 KASHI TAMIL EXP departs Chennai at 03:30 and reaches Madurai at 15:35 Running days: Tue
20494 CDG MDU SF EXP departs Chennai at 03:30 and reaches Madurai at 13:45 Running days: Sun Wed
20627 MS NCJ VB EXP departs Chennai at 05:00 and reaches Madurai at 10:38 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
22671 TEJAS EXPRESS departs Chennai at 06:00 and reaches Madurai at 12:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Fri Sat
22632 BKN MDU SF EXP departs Chennai at 10:00 and reaches Madurai at 18:35 Running days: Tue
16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP departs Chennai at 10:47 and reaches Madurai at 18:40 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12635 VAIGAI SF EXP departs Chennai at 13:45 and reaches Madurai at 21:20 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22605 PRR TEN SF EXP departs Chennai at 14:05 and reaches Madurai at 01:10 Running days: Tue Sat
20665 TEN VANDEBHARAT departs Chennai at 14:45 and reaches Madurai at 20:20 Running days: Sun Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat
12652 SMPARK KRNT EXP departs Chennai at 16:10 and reaches Madurai at 00:05 Running days: Wed Fri
12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:10 and reaches Madurai at 23:45 Running days: Sun Tue
20605 MS TCN SF EXP departs Chennai at 16:27 and reaches Madurai at 02:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12633 KANYAKUMARI EXP departs Chennai at 17:20 and reaches Madurai at 00:45 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
16101 MS QLN EXPRESS departs Chennai at 17:27 and reaches Madurai at 00:10 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12689 MAS NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:00 and reaches Madurai at 05:40 Running days: Fri
12667 MS NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Madurai at 02:20 Running days: Thu
12693 PEARL CITY EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Madurai at 03:05 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22657 TBM NCJ SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:30 and reaches Madurai at 02:20 Running days: Sun Mon Wed
20635 ANANTAPURI EXP departs Chennai at 19:50 and reaches Madurai at 03:20 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12661 POTHIGAI SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:10 and reaches Madurai at 03:40 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12631 NELLAI SF EXP departs Chennai at 20:40 and reaches Madurai at 04:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12665 HWH CAPE SF EXP departs Chennai at 21:05 and reaches Madurai at 04:40 Running days: Tue
12637 PANDIAN SF EXP departs Chennai at 21:40 and reaches Madurai at 05:25 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
06089 MS SCT SPL departs Chennai at 21:55 and reaches Madurai at 05:45 Running days: Thu
22623 MS MDU SF EXP departs Chennai at 22:30 and reaches Madurai at 08:05 Running days: Sun Fri
20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP departs Chennai at 22:30 and reaches Madurai at 06:40 Running days: Mon Wed Fri

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How many days in advance can I book tickets for the Chennai to Madurai train?

You can book train tickets for the Chennai to Madurai route up to 60 days in advance.

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Which factors influence the Chennai to Madurai train ticket price?

The Chennai to Madurai train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹180 and ₹2510, with the lowest Chennai to Madurai train ticket price starting at 180.