The average train between Saidapet and Madurai takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Saidapet to Madurai. 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 2 hours between Saidapet and Madurai. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saidapet is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Madurai at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saidapet to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Saidapet station and arriving at Madurai station via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Saidapet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
Saidapet to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
The distance between Saidapet and Madurai is 414.2 km. The road distance is 484 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Madurai Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 15m.