There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
1h 46m₹5,328–7,971Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12636 / ...
9h 7m₹315–2,235Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Madurai - Chennai
9h 25m₹535–1,435Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai466.2 km
6h 53mDrive 466.2 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennaicar 466.2 km
6h 53m₹5,219–7,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennaitaxi 466.2 km
6h 53m₹10,000–13,000Bus via High Court (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Alandurbus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
11h 11m₹715–2,275
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai is 430 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Alandur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chennai.
There are 1062+ hotels available in Chennai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chennai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.