Chennai to Madurai by train
Madurai lies 424 km (263 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 7 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 517 km (321 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Madurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Chennai to Madurai
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Staying in Madurai
Our booking partner lists 186 places to stay in Madurai. Of the 141 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (81), and 4 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.4 out of 10. Guests have left 26,503 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madurai from Chennai?
424 km (263 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 517 km (321 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Madurai by train?
About 8 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Madurai?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Madurai?
Our booking partner lists 186 places to stay in Madurai, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.