Chennai to Madurai Trains

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Chennai to Madurai Train Information

Distance
516 kms
Duration
08h 18m
Trains During Day
14
Trains At Night
20
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Chennai to Madurai Online Train Ticket Booking

Several trains are running from Chennai to Madurai based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Chennai to Madurai is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

For booking Chennai to Madurai train tickets with redRail, enter your journey details, select trains, check seat availability, use exclusive offers and get up to Rs 60 OFF on train tickets and make the payment to confirm your railway ticket booking.

You can get detailed information about the Chennai to Madurai train timetable, availability, ticket price, train running status, coach position, and PNR status on redRail.


Chennai to Madurai Distance


There are 34 trains running from Chennai to Madurai, covering an approximate distance of 516 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.


Chennai to Madurai Timings


The first train from Chennai to Madurai is KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368) departing at 03:30 from chennai (PER).

The last train from Chennai to Madurai is MAS BDNK SF EXP (20601), departing at 22:30 from Chennai (MAS).

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Madurai

There are 9 trains running weekly from Chennai to Madurai. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Chennai to Madurai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
TBM NCJ SF SPL (06011)15:3001:1009 hrs 40 mins₹415
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665)21:0504:4007 hrs 35 mins₹325
MS NCJ SF EXP (12667)19:3002:2006 hrs 50 mins-
MAS NCJ SF EXP (12689)19:0005:4010 hrs 40 mins₹395
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368)03:3015:3512 hrs 05 mins₹360
BKN MDU SF EXP (22632)10:0018:3508 hrs 35 mins₹835
RMM HUMSAFAR SF (20498)09:4017:4308 hrs 03 mins₹360
LTT MADURAI EXP (22101)11:0018:3507 hrs 35 mins₹300
TBM PTJ SPL (06185)17:0503:4510 hrs 40 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Chennai to Madurai

There are 12 trains running daily from Chennai to Madurai. Below is a list of trains running daily from Chennai to Madurai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
PEARL CITY EXP (12693)19:3003:0507 hrs 35 mins₹325
MS QLN EXPRESS (16101)17:0000:1007 hrs 10 mins₹295
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)16:0002:0010 hrs 00 mins₹360
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635)19:5003:2007 hrs 30 mins₹325
PANDIAN SF EXP (12637)21:4005:2507 hrs 45 mins₹325
NELLAI SF EXP (12631)20:4004:0007 hrs 20 mins₹325
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)10:2018:4008 hrs 20 mins₹175
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12661)20:1003:4007 hrs 30 mins₹325
VAIGAI SF EXP (12635)13:4521:2007 hrs 35 mins₹190
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633)17:2000:4507 hrs 25 mins₹325
TBM RMM EXP (16103)18:1002:4808 hrs 38 mins-
MS RMM EXPRESS (16751)19:1504:5409 hrs 39 mins₹320

Chennai to Madurai Train Ticket Price

The Chennai to Madurai train ticket price varies based on the journey date, the type of coach, and your budget preferences. The minimum ticket price from Chennai to Madurai is ₹190, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Madurai is ₹2135.
Here are the cheapest train ticket prices from Chennai to Madurai for all classes:
ClassMinimum Price
1A₹1960
2A₹1170
3A₹835
SL₹325
2S₹190
CC₹685
EC₹2135
3E₹880

Bus from Chennai to Madurai

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FAQs

How many trains run from Chennai to Madurai?
There are 34 trains that run from Chennai to Madurai route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.
How many railway stations are there in Chennai?
There are 16 stations in Chennai.
How many railway stations are there in Madurai?
There are 2 stations in Madurai.
How to get the cheapest train tickets from Chennai to Madurai?
redRail offers you the best deal to book the cheapest IRCTC train tickets. Use the coupon code SUPERB60 and get Rs. 60 OFF on your first ticket booking.
Which is the cheapest train from Chennai to Madurai?
The cheapest train running from Chennai to Madurai is 16127 (MS GURUVAYUR EXP)
How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?
For any train ticket booking queries from Chennai to Madurai, call the customer support of redRail at 9902977777.
Which is the fastest train running from Chennai to Madurai?
TEN VANDEBHARAT (20665) is the fastest among the Chennai to Madurai Trains. It departs from Chennai (MS) at 14:45 and arrives at Madurai (MDU) at 20:20, covering the distance in just 05 hrs 35 mins.
What is the distance covered by the train from Chennai to Madurai?
The distance covered from Chennai to Madurai is 516 kms