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26 Direct Trains Running from Chennai to Madurai

22657 TBM NCJ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
19:30
06h 50m
02:20
Chennai (TBM)
22657 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20665 TEN VANDEBHARAT
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
14:45
05h 35m
20:20
Chennai (MS)
20665 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12693 PEARL CITY EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
19:30
07h 35m
03:05
Chennai (MS)
12693 running status
Madurai (MDU)
16101 MS QLN EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
17:00
07h 10m
00:10
Chennai (MS)
16101 running status
Madurai (MDU)
22671 TEJAS EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
06:00
06h 10m
12:10
Chennai (MS)
22671 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20627 MS NCJ VB EXP
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
05:00
05h 38m
10:38
Chennai (MS)
20627 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20605 MS TCN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
16:00
10h 00m
02:00
Chennai (MS)
20605 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20635 ANANTAPURI EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
19:50
07h 30m
03:20
Chennai (MS)
20635 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20601 MAS BDNK SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:30
08h 40m
07:10
Chennai (MAS)
20601 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12637 PANDIAN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
21:40
07h 45m
05:25
Chennai (MS)
12637 running status
Madurai (MDU)
06011 TBM NCJ SF SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
15:30
09h 40m
01:10
Chennai (TBM)
06011 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12631 NELLAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
20:40
07h 20m
04:00
Chennai (MS)
12631 running status
Madurai (MDU)
16127 MS GURUVAYUR EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL, 2S
10:20
08h 20m
18:40
Chennai (MS)
16127 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12661 POTHIGAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
20:10
07h 30m
03:40
Chennai (MS)
12661 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12635 VAIGAI SF EXP
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
13:45
07h 35m
21:20
Chennai (MS)
12635 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12633 KANYAKUMARI EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
17:20
07h 25m
00:45
Chennai (MS)
12633 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12642 NZM CAPE SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
16:10
07h 35m
23:45
Chennai (MS)
12642 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12652 SMPARK KRNT EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
16:10
07h 55m
00:05
Chennai (MS)
12652 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12665 HWH CAPE SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
21:05
07h 35m
04:40
Chennai (MS)
12665 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12667 MS NCJ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
19:30
06h 50m
02:20
Chennai (TBM)
12667 running status
Madurai (MDU)
12689 MAS NCJ SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
19:00
10h 40m
05:40
Chennai (MAS)
12689 running status
Madurai (MDU)
16368 KASHI TAMIL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A
03:30
12h 05m
15:35
chennai (PER)
16368 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20494 CDG MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:30
10h 15m
13:45
chennai (PER)
20494 running status
Madurai (MDU)
22605 PRR TEN SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 2A, 3A
14:05
11h 05m
01:10
chennai (PER)
22605 running status
Madurai (MDU)
22623 MS MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2S, 3A, 2A, SL
22:30
09h 35m
08:05
Chennai (TBM)
22623 running status
Madurai (MDU)
22632 BKN MDU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A
10:00
08h 35m
18:35
Chennai (MS)
22632 running status
Madurai (MDU)

8 Trains from Chennai to Madurai nearby stations

16103 TBM RMM EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
18:10
08h 38m
02:48
Chennai (TBM)
16103 running status
Sivaganga (SVGA)
16751 MS RMM EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, SL, 3A
19:15
09h 39m
04:54
Chennai (MS)
16751 running status
Sivaganga (SVGA)
20498 RMM HUMSAFAR SF
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A
09:40
08h 03m
17:43
Chennai (MS)
20498 running status
Manamadurai (MNM)
16351 NAGARCOIL EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
19:35
06h 45m
02:20
Chengalpattu (CGL)
16351 running status
Madurai (MDU)
20681 SILAMBU SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
21:00
08h 18m
05:18
Chennai (TBM)
20681 running status
Virudunagar (VPT)
20683 TBM SCT SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 2A
21:00
10h 13m
07:13
Chennai (TBM)
20683 running status
Virudunagar (VPT)
22101 LTT MADURAI EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
11:00
07h 35m
18:35
Chengalpattu (CGL)
22101 running status
Madurai (MDU)
06185 TBM PTJ SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
17:05
10h 40m
03:45
Chennai (TBM)
06185 running status
Dindigul (DG)
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Chennai to Madurai Train Overview

Are you looking for Chennai to Madurai trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Chennai to Madurai. 

Chennai to Madurai Distance 

516 kms

Chennai to Madurai Duration

 08h 18m

Total number of trains running from Chennai to Madurai 

34

Number of trains running daily from Chennai to Madurai 

12

Number of trains running weekly from Chennai to Madurai 

9 

Fastest train from Chennai to Madurai 

TEN VANDEBHARAT (20665)

Cheapest train from Chennai to Madurai 

16127 (MS GURUVAYUR EXP)

Departure timing of the first train from Chennai

03:30

Departure timing of the last train from Chennai

22:30

First train from Chennai to Madurai

KASHI TAMIL EXP,(16368)

Last train from Chennai to Madurai 

MAS BDNK SF EXP (20601)

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai

16

Number of Major railway stations in Madurai 

2 
Madurai to Chennai trains

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 Timings

The first train running from Chennai to Madurai is at 03:30, while the last train is at 22:30. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Chennai to Madurai route.

Chennai to Madurai Distance

The distance between Chennai and Madurai is about 516 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 08h 18m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Chennai to Madurai Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Chennai to Madurai is ₹190, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Madurai is ₹2135.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

Reasons to Book Chennai to Madurai Trains on redRail

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  • Free Cancellation: Get the freedom to cancel train tickets without paying cancellation charges. You will get a full refund with zero penalty. If you wish to cancel your train tickets, ensure it is done before the chart preparation time to avail of the benefits of free cancellation. 

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FAQs on Chennai to Madurai Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Chennai to Madurai?

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 Chennai to Madurai?

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 Chennai to Madurai, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

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

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

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.

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 are the first and last train timings from Chennai to Madurai?

The first train departs from Chennai to Madurai is at 03:30 while, the last train depart at 22:30

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