Bus and Coach from Madurai to Chennai: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madurai to Chennai from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus or Zingbus for the next days.

today

£3

tomorrow

£4

Sunday

£5

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£6

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 5m	10:30	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	19:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£3	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 05/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
NueGo	9h 5m	18:30	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	03:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£4	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 05/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
NueGo	9h 5m	20:35	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	05:40	Chennai	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£4	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 05/12/2025 20:35:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 0m	20:25	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	04:25	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 05/12/2025 20:25:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Zingbus	8h 25m	22:15	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	06:40	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 05/12/2025 22:15:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 5m	10:30	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	19:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 06/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 40m	21:00	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	05:40	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 06/12/2025 21:00:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Zingbus	6h 50m	22:30	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	05:20	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Premium Economy	£4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 06/12/2025 22:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 15m	22:20	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 06/12/2025 22:20:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 45m	21:50	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 06/12/2025 21:50:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 5m	10:30	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	19:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£5	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 07/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
MRM Travels	6h 45m	00:05	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	06:50	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	£6	A Bus from MRM Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 07/12/2025 00:05:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Travels CHN	6h 55m	00:30	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	07:25	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£6	A Bus from National Travels CHN goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 07/12/2025 00:30:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Avk Travels	7h 0m	01:05	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	08:05	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£6	A Bus from Avk Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 07/12/2025 01:05:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Rathimeena Travels	7h 0m	01:15	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	08:15	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	£6	A Bus from Rathimeena Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 07/12/2025 01:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 5m	10:30	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	19:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 08/12/2025 10:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 0m	20:25	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	04:25	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£5	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 08/12/2025 20:25:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:25:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Zingbus	8h 25m	22:15	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	06:40	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 08/12/2025 22:15:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Zingbus	6h 50m	22:30	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	05:20	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Premium Economy	£6	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 08/12/2025 22:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 45m	21:50	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 08/12/2025 21:50:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 55m	21:15	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	05:10	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 21:15:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 55m	22:15	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	07:10	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 22:15:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
NueGo	8h 30m	09:00	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	17:30	Chennai	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
NueGo	9h 5m	18:30	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	03:35	Chennai	Bus Stop	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from NueGo goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 18:30:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:35:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 5m	23:15	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	07:20	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 23:15:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 55m	21:15	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	05:10	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 10/12/2025 21:15:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 55m	22:15	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	07:10	Chennai	Bus Stop	Basic	£4	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 10/12/2025 22:15:00 to Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Zingbus	8h 25m	22:15	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	06:40	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 10/12/2025 22:15:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Zingbus	6h 50m	22:30	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	05:20	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	Premium Economy	£4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 10/12/2025 22:30:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 15m	22:20	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 10/12/2025 22:20:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 45m	21:50	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 11/12/2025 21:50:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	9h 35m	21:50	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	07:25	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 11/12/2025 21:50:00 to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	8h 40m	21:55	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	06:35	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 11/12/2025 21:55:00 to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Zingbus	7h 15m	23:15	Madurai	Madurai Coach Station	06:30	Chennai	Periyamedu Coach Station	First Class	£52	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Coach Station, Madurai (India) at 11/12/2025 23:15:00 to Periyamedu Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Madurai to Chennai is £3 on 03/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madurai and Chennai

See here how frequent the connections between Madurai and Chennai are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 232 daily coaches from Madurai to Chennai. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Madurai and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 573 coaches from Madurai to Chennai, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Madurai and Chennai, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Madurai to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and Zingbus that travel 88 times every day by bus from Madurai to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madurai to Chennai starting from £3!

Cheapest Bus	£3
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Latest Coach	23:55
Daily Bus Connections	88 Ø
Distance	423.8 km
Coach Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus, Zingbus, NueGo, MRM Travels, National Travels CHN, Rp Travels, Lion Travels, Vetri Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels and 30 more.

Cheapest coach connections from Madurai to Chennai

Every day, 88 buses from 40 coach companies leave Madurai for Chennai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£7

Saturday 06/12

£4

Sunday 07/12

£8

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£7

Wednesday 10/12

£7

Thursday 11/12

£5

Friday 12/12

£4

Saturday 13/12

£6

Sunday 14/12

£7

Monday 15/12

£6

Tuesday 16/12

£7

Wednesday 17/12

£4

Thursday 18/12

£42

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£5

Sunday 21/12

£8

Monday 22/12

£9

Tuesday 23/12

£7

Wednesday 24/12

£3

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£52

Saturday 27/12

£5

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Madurai to Chennai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madurai to Chennai, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £3, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madurai to Chennai. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madurai to Chennai, with £3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from Madurai to Chennai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madurai to Chennai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madurai to Chennai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Madurai to Chennai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Madurai to Chennai

These are the most booked bus companies between Madurai to Chennai from our users.

Intrcity Smartbus from Madurai to Chennai

Here you will find the key facts about the Intrcity Smartbus bus route Madurai to Chennai:

Cheapest Price	£3
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	10:30
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	63 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Madurai and Chennai

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Madurai and Chennai.

Railway Station

Pattulotai Kalyana Sundaram Rd

Puttuthoppu Rd

Madurai Coach Station

Vakkil New Street

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

Periyamedu Coach Station

Vepery High Road Periyamedu

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Madurai to Chennai? Compare all modes of transports from Madurai to Chennai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madurai to Chennai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Madurai to Chennai? Or which bus companies serve the route Madurai to Chennai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madurai to Chennai bus

How much does a Madurai - Chennai coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madurai - Chennai bus trip is available from £3 and takes 9h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madurai to Chennai?

The connection Madurai to Chennai is offered by 40 companies with ticket prices ranging from £3 to £52. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Madurai - Chennai route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Madurai to Chennai is offered by roughly 88 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chennai from Madurai take?

The quickest coach from Madurai to Chennai is provided by Kkr Travels and takes 6h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madurai to Chennai?

The earliest bus to Chennai departs from Madurai at 09:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Madurai to Chennai?

The latest bus to Chennai departs from Madurai at 23:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Madurai - Chennai route?

Passengers looking to travel from Madurai to Chennai can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and Zingbus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Chennai?

You can check all the direct connections between Madurai and Chennai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, FlixBus and Zingbus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chennai from Madurai?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Madurai Chennai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madurai Chennai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madurai to Chennai on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madurai to Chennai

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Madurai and to Chennai

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madurai and to Chennai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!