The average train between Madurai and Padi takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Madurai to Padi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Madurai and Padi. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Madurai is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Padi at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Tambaram and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Padi. However, there are services departing from Madurai station and arriving at Padi station via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Madurai to Padi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Padi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
The distance between Madurai and Padi is 420 km. The road distance is 506 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 33m.