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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chennai to Madurai

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

today
$4
tomorrow
$5
Friday
$8
Saturday
$5
Sunday
$7
Monday
$7
Tuesday
$7

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Krish Travels 8h 55m 9:45 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 6:40 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $4
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 15m 8:25 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 6:40 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5
Zingbus 7h 50m 11:50 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:40 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Premium Economy $5
National Travels CHN 8h 35m 9:15 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 5:50 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Premium Economy $5
Sri Kumaran Travels 8h 35m 8:45 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 5:20 PM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Premium Economy $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 9h 0m 9:15 PM Chennai Bus Stop 6:15 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Zingbus 9h 0m 10:00 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:00 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  First Class $5
Selva Murugan Travels 9h 45m 8:45 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 6:30 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $5
Sri Kumaran Travels 8h 35m 8:45 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 5:20 PM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Premium Economy $6
MRM Travels 8h 20m 11:05 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 7:25 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 9h 10m 11:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 8:10 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $8
Krish Travels 8h 5m 11:15 AM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 7:20 PM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Premium Economy $10
MRM Travels 8h 20m 11:05 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 7:25 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $10
Sri Siva Travels 7h 20m 7:00 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 2:20 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $10
Kkr Travels 8h 15m 7:15 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 3:30 AM Madurai Mattuthavani Bus Stand  Basic $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 55m 10:25 AM Chennai Bus Stop 7:20 PM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $5
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 0m 7:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 4:20 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $7
Zingbus 10h 30m 8:30 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:00 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $8
Zingbus 7h 50m 11:50 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:40 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Premium Economy $9
FlixBus 10h 0m 8:35 PM Chennai Guindy Bus Stop 6:35 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 55m 10:25 AM Chennai Bus Stop 7:20 PM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $7
FlixBus 10h 0m 8:35 PM Chennai Guindy Bus Stop 6:35 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Economy $8
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 PM Chennai Guindy Bus Stop 6:25 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $8
Zingbus 10h 30m 8:30 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:00 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $9
Zingbus 7h 50m 11:50 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:40 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Premium Economy $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 55m 10:25 AM Chennai Bus Stop 7:20 PM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $7
Zingbus 10h 30m 8:30 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:00 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $9
FlixBus 10h 0m 8:35 PM Chennai Guindy Bus Stop 6:35 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Economy $11
FlixBus 9h 50m 8:35 PM Chennai Guindy Bus Stop 6:25 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $11
Intrcity Smartbus 9h 0m 9:15 PM Chennai Bus Stop 6:15 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $12

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 55m 10:25 AM Chennai Bus Stop 7:20 PM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $7
Intrcity Smartbus 9h 0m 9:15 PM Chennai Bus Stop 6:15 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $12
Intrcity Smartbus 8h 57m 8:55 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:52 AM Madurai Periyar Bus Stand  Basic $13
Zingbus 10h 30m 8:30 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:00 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Economy $15
Zingbus 7h 50m 11:50 PM Chennai Periyamedu Bus Station 7:40 AM Madurai Madurai Bus Station  Premium Economy $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Madurai is $4 on 12/15/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Madurai

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Madurai are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 251 daily buses from Chennai to Madurai. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 67 daily coaches between Chennai and Madurai.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 890 buses from Chennai to Madurai, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Madurai, with 6 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Madurai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and National Travels CHN that travel 141 times every day by bus from Chennai to Madurai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Madurai starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus $4
Fastest Bus 6h 15m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 141 Ø
Distance 263.4 miles
Bus Companies Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, National Travels CHN, FlixBus, NueGo, MRM Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Rp Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, VKV Travels and 39 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Madurai

Every day, 141 buses from 49 bus companies leave Chennai for Madurai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
$4
Thursday 12/18
$4
Friday 12/19
$6
Saturday 12/20
$9
Sunday 12/21
$8
Monday 12/22
$4
Tuesday 12/23
$11
Wednesday 12/24
$9
Thursday 12/25
$8
Friday 12/26
$4
Saturday 12/27
$6
Sunday 12/28
$68
Monday 12/29
$11
Tuesday 12/30
$9
Wednesday 12/31
Thursday 01/01
$8
Friday 01/02
$20
Saturday 01/03
$9
Sunday 01/04
$7
Monday 01/05
Tuesday 01/06
$68
Wednesday 01/07
$7
Thursday 01/08
$11
Friday 01/09
$8
Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Madurai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Madurai, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $4, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Madurai. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $7.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Madurai, with $4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Madurai

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 Chennai to Madurai 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 Chennai to Madurai, 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 buses from Chennai to Madurai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chennai to Madurai

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

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Madurai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Madurai.

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 Chennai to Madurai? Compare all modes of transports from Chennai to Madurai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Madurai

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

FAQs about the Chennai to Madurai bus

How much does a Chennai Madurai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 8h 55m to reach Madurai. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 49 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madurai.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Madurai each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Madurai bus route is served by approximately 141 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Madurai take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Madurai is offered by Vivegam Travels and takes 6h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Madurai?

The earliest bus arriving in Madurai from Chennai starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Madurai?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Madurai starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Madurai route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Madurai, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and National Travels CHN. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Madurai?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Madurai 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, Zingbus and National Travels CHN.

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

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

What equipment is available for the Chennai Madurai 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 traveling 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 Chennai to Madurai on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chennai to Madurai?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 141 daily trips between Chennai and Madurai. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chennai to Madurai?

Prices and availability for 141 trips between Chennai and Madurai change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

First Class
First

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

More bus routes to Chennai and to Madurai

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

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