Route: Chennai to Madurai

Madurai is an important city in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the banks of the river Vaigai. If have only one day to spend in Madurai, you can cover the destinations like Alagar kovil, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Koodal Azhagar Temple, and Meenakshi Temple.

The Chennai to Madurai distance is approximately 460 KM and takes nearly eight hours to travel. Before you travel, always check for traffic updates and use live maps to get the real-time information on Chennai to Madurai road condition.

Madurai is famous for its temples built by Pandyan and Madurai Nayak kings in the ancient traditional Tamilian style of architecture. It is also one of India's most outstanding Hindu pilgrimage centres.

The best time to visit Madurai famous places is between October to March. The Madurai weather in winter is ideal to explore its architectural beauty and ancient temples. Madurai Tamil Nadu is most welcoming and fascinating during the winter season.