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

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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	$7	A Bus from Kkr Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/26/2026 7:15:00 PM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Krish Travels	8h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:25 AM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Krish Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/26/2026 8:30:00 PM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
Rathimeena Travels	7h 45m	9:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:30 AM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	Basic	$9	A Bus from Rathimeena Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 PM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Sri Selvam Travels	8h 50m	6:35 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	3:25 AM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sri Selvam Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/26/2026 6:35:00 PM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Rp Travels	8h 35m	9:40 AM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 PM	Madurai	Mattuthavani Bus Stand	First Class	$12	A Bus from Rp Travels goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/26/2026 9:40:00 AM to Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 First Class ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 10m	8:25 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:35 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
FlixBus	10h 0m	8:25 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:25 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/30/2026 8:25:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	10h 30m	8:35 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Madurai	Madurai Bus Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 7/30/2026 8:35:00 PM to Madurai Bus Station, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Intrcity Smartbus	8h 15m	9:45 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	5:45 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	Basic	$10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 PM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Intrcity Smartbus	9h 50m	6:00 PM	Chennai	Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station	3:20 AM	Madurai	Periyar Bus Stand	First Class	$52	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station, Chennai (India) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Madurai is $4 on 7/19/2026. 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 61 daily buses from Chennai to Madurai. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 39 daily coaches between Chennai and Madurai.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 92 buses from Chennai to Madurai, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Madurai, with 3 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Madurai

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, National Travels CHN and Rp Travels that travel 50 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 29m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	50 Ø
Distance	263.4 miles
Bus Companies	Intrcity Smartbus, National Travels CHN, Rp Travels, FlixBus, MRM Travels, YBM Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Sri Selvam Travels, Sri Siva Travels, RKT Tours and Travels and 5 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Madurai

Every day, 50 buses from 15 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 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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$10

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$10

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Monday 08/10

$10

Tuesday 08/11

$28

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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 $5, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Madurai. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $7.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Madurai, with $6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

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.

Krish Travels from Chennai to Madurai

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

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	8h 55m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/25/2026

Intrcity Smartbus from Chennai to Madurai

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

Cheapest Price	$10
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	55 Ø
Found on	7/6/2026

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.

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

Periyamedu Bus Station

Vepery High Road Periyamedu

Madurai Bus Station

Vakkil New Street

Railway Station

Pattulotai Kalyana Sundaram Rd

Puttuthoppu Rd

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 10h 10m 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 15 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $67. 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 50 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 Thirumalaivasan Transports and takes 6h 29m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. 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 9:00 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 11:45 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, National Travels CHN and Rp Travels. 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, National Travels CHN and Rp Travels.

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.

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

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 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!