Bus Madurai to Chennai: Compare prices and save money

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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, Zingbus or FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 35m	8:40 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:15 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$6	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/23/2026 8:40:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 0m	8:25 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	4:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/23/2026 8:25:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	9h 35m	8:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	5:35 AM	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/23/2026 8:00:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	9h 30m	8:15 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	5:45 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/23/2026 8:15:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Zingbus	6h 50m	9:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$9	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/23/2026 9:30:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Zingbus	8h 25m	10:15 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	6:40 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Economy	$4	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/24/2026 10:15:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
MRM Travels	9h 25m	8:30 PM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	5:55 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	$5	A Bus from MRM Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/24/2026 8:30:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 15m	8:40 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	5:55 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$5	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/24/2026 8:40:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Sri Sms Travels	8h 15m	12:10 AM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	8:25 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Basic	$6	A Bus from Sri Sms Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/24/2026 12:10:00 AM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Lion Travels	7h 50m	9:55 PM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	5:45 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Lion Travels goes from Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/24/2026 9:55:00 PM to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 0m	8:25 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	4:25 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/25/2026 8:25:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 35m	8:40 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:15 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/25/2026 8:40:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	9h 35m	8:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	5:35 AM	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/25/2026 8:00:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	9h 5m	9:10 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:15 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/25/2026 9:10:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Zingbus	6h 50m	9:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$10	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/25/2026 9:30:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/26/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	8:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/26/2026 8:00:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 30m	8:15 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	5:45 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/26/2026 8:15:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	9h 5m	9:10 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:15 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Zingbus	7h 0m	11:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	6:30 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	First Class	$66	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 20m	8:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/27/2026 8:00:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
FlixBus	9h 5m	9:10 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:15 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/27/2026 9:10:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 55m	9:20 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	6:15 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/27/2026 9:20:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Zingbus	7h 0m	11:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	6:30 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	First Class	$66	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/27/2026 11:30:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 35m	8:00 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	5:35 AM	Chennai	Perungudi	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/28/2026 8:00:00 PM to Perungudi, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Intrcity Smartbus	7h 42m	10:10 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	5:52 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$14	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/28/2026 10:10:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:52:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 42m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 20m	10:15 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	6:35 AM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	Basic	$14	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/28/2026 10:15:00 PM to Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Zingbus	6h 50m	9:30 PM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chennai	Periyamedu Bus Station	Premium Economy	$17	A Bus from Zingbus goes from Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) at 6/28/2026 9:30:00 PM to Periyamedu Bus Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	9h 30m	8:15 PM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	5:45 AM	Chennai	Koyambedu Evacay Office	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 6/28/2026 8:15:00 PM to Koyambedu Evacay Office, Chennai (India) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madurai to Chennai is $4 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 227 daily buses from Madurai to Chennai. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Madurai and Chennai.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 400 buses from Madurai to Chennai, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Madurai and Chennai, with 4 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Madurai to Chennai

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Facts about the bus from Madurai to Chennai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus and FlixBus that travel 72 times every day by bus from Madurai to Chennai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madurai to Chennai starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	6h 1m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	72 Ø
Distance	263.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, Zingbus, FlixBus, National Travels CHN, Sri Sms Travels, MRM Travels, Lion Travels, VKV Travels, Rp Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels and 30 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Madurai to Chennai

Every day, 72 buses from 40 bus companies leave Madurai for Chennai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

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Saturday 06/27

Sunday 06/28

Monday 06/29

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

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Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

Sunday 07/12

Monday 07/13

$10

Tuesday 07/14

Wednesday 07/15

Thursday 07/16

$66

Friday 07/17

Saturday 07/18

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 $4, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madurai to Chennai. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madurai to Chennai, with $4. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

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 buses 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	$5
Fastest Bus	7h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:25 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	55 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

Zingbus from Madurai to Chennai

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

Cheapest Price	$4
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:45 PM
Last Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	6/23/2026

All bus stations and stops in Madurai and Chennai

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

Madurai Bus Station

Vakkil New Street

Railway Station

Pattulotai Kalyana Sundaram Rd

Puttuthoppu Rd

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madurai to Chennai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 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 25m to reach Chennai. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 40 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $66. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chennai.

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

Every day, the Madurai to Chennai bus route is served by approximately 72 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madurai to Chennai is offered by Sri Krishna Travels and takes 6h 1m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madurai to Chennai?

The earliest bus arriving in Chennai from Madurai starts at 8:00 PM. 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 Madurai to Chennai?

The latest bus trip departing from Madurai for Chennai starts at 11:59 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 Madurai Chennai route?

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

What can I take with me on the Madurai to Chennai 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 Madurai Chennai 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 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 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 Madurai to Chennai on your planned travel date.

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

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 72 daily trips between Madurai and Chennai. 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.

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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!