The average train between Madurai and Saidapet takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Madurai to Saidapet. 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 4 hours between Madurai and Saidapet. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Madurai is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Saidapet at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Saidapet. However, there are services departing from Madurai station and arriving at Saidapet station via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Madurai to Saidapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
Madurai to Saidapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
The distance between Madurai and Saidapet is 414.2 km. The road distance is 548 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tambaram hourly. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 28m.