Madurai to Chennai by bus
Chennai lies 424 km (263 mi) north-east of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 517 km (321 mi) of road.
| Madurai | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book buses from Madurai to Chennai
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Staying in Chennai
Our booking partner lists 1,570+ places to stay in Chennai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 803 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (453), and 41 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 148,106 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chennai from Madurai?
424 km (263 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madurai; by road roughly 517 km (321 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Chennai by bus?
About 7 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Chennai?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chennai?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.