Madurai to Chennai Trains

Train Name	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Starting Ticket Price
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16367)	00:55	12:40	11 hrs 45 mins	₹360
NCJ MS SF EXP (12668)	21:00	04:10	07 hrs 10 mins	-
NCJ MAS SF EXP (12690)	00:55	11:25	10 hrs 30 mins	₹395
MDU BGKT SF SPL (06067)	10:45	18:35	07 hrs 50 mins	₹1040
TVCN TBM AC SPL (06036)	00:30	07:40	07 hrs 10 mins	-
NCJ TBM SF SPL (06012)	02:55	10:15	07 hrs 20 mins	₹415
MDU LTT SF EXP (22102)	16:00	22:08	06 hrs 08 mins	₹300
CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666)	09:40	18:50	09 hrs 10 mins	₹350
FZR HUMSAFAR (20497)	00:20	08:25	08 hrs 05 mins	₹360
RMM BBS SF EXP (20850)	11:35	22:00	10 hrs 25 mins	-
RMM BSBS SF EXP (22535)	01:50	13:00	11 hrs 10 mins	-
RMM AYC SF EXP (22613)	01:50	13:00	11 hrs 10 mins	-
ANUVRAT SF EXP (22631)	12:05	20:00	07 hrs 55 mins	-
PTJ TBM SPL (06186)	03:30	12:15	08 hrs 45 mins	₹385

Madurai to Chennai Train Information

Distance	511 kms
Duration	08h 33m
Trains During Day	11
Trains At Night	30

Daily Trains from Madurai to Chennai

There are 14 trains running daily from Madurai to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running daily from Madurai to Chennai.

Train Name	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Cheapest Ticket Price
QLN MS EXPRESS (16102)	18:35	02:45	08 hrs 10 mins	₹765
TCN MS SF EXP (20606)	00:15	10:00	09 hrs 45 mins	₹350
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636)	21:35	06:00	08 hrs 25 mins	₹325
PANDIAN SF EXP (12638)	21:20	05:20	08 hrs 00 mins	₹325
VAIGAI SF EXP (12636)	06:45	14:15	07 hrs 30 mins	₹190
GUV CHENNAI EXP (16128)	11:20	19:45	08 hrs 25 mins	₹170
PEARL CITY EXP (12694)	23:15	07:40	08 hrs 25 mins	₹325
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12662)	21:55	06:10	08 hrs 15 mins	₹325
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12634)	22:15	06:35	08 hrs 20 mins	₹325
NELLAI SF EXP (12632)	22:55	07:00	08 hrs 05 mins	₹325
RMM TBM EXP (16104)	18:15	03:45	09 hrs 30 mins	₹290
RMM MS EXPRESS (16752)	19:55	07:25	11 hrs 30 mins	₹320
PGT MAS EXPRESS (22652)	19:40	04:05	08 hrs 25 mins	₹190
RMM MS SF EXP (22662)	23:04	07:10	08 hrs 06 mins	₹310

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Madurai to Chennai Train Overview

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Madurai to Chennai Distance	511 kms
Madurai to Chennai Duration	08h 33m
Total number of trains running from Madurai to Chennai	41
Number of trains running daily from Madurai to Chennai	14
Number of trains running weekly from Madurai to Chennai	14
Fastest train from Madurai to Chennai	NCJ MS VB EXP (20628)
Cheapest train from Madurai to Chennai	16128 (GUV CHENNAI EXP)
Departure timing of the first train from Madurai	00:15
Departure timing of the last train from Madurai	23:40
First train from Madurai to Chennai	TCN MS SF EXP,(20606)
Last train from Madurai to Chennai	MDU CDG SF EXP (20493)
Number of Major railway stations in Madurai	2
Number of Major railway stations in Chennai	16

Madurai to Chennai Train Timings

The first train running from Madurai to Chennai is at 00:15, while the last train is at 23:40. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Madurai to Chennai route.

Madurai to Chennai Distance

The distance between Madurai and Chennai is about 511 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 08h 33m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train.

Madurai to Chennai Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Madurai to Chennai is ₹355.0, while the maximum ticket price from Madurai to Chennai is ₹2180.0. The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose.

Major Railway Stations in Madurai and Chennai

The major railway stations in Madurai are as follows:

The major railway stations in Chennai are as follows:

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FAQs on Madurai to Chennai Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Madurai to Chennai?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Madurai to Chennai?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Madurai to Chennai, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Chennai from Madurai?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Madurai to Chennai in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Madurai to Chennai?

There are 41 trains that run from Madurai to Chennai route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Madurai to Chennai?

NCJ MS VB EXP (20628) is the fastest among the Madurai to Chennai Trains. It departs from Madurai (MDU) at 17:05 and arrives at Chennai (MS) at 23:00, covering the distance in just 05 hrs 55 mins.