Madurai Junction (MDU)

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Station Code

MDU

Southern Railway Zone

Platforms

8 Platforms

Fully Electrified & Connected

Daily Traffic

~180 Trains

Passing & Terminating Daily

Originating

24 Trains

Start Journey From MDU

City Distance

2 KM

Near Periyar Bus Stand

About Madurai Junction

Madurai Junction railway station (MDU) is an NSG-3 category junction station in the Madurai railway division of the Southern Railway zone. Serving as a crucial gateway to central Tamil Nadu, it is one of the most prominent rail heads in India, connecting passengers to all major directions including Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Kochi, and Kolkata.

The junction is famous for its cleanliness and passenger-friendly setup. It features modern architecture, highly organized subways, escalators, lifts, and a massive concourse area designed to handle hundreds of thousands of commuters daily.

Train Schedules & Timings

Find real-time schedules of trains originating, terminating, and passing through Madurai Junction (MDU).

Train Info Departure Journey Details Destination & Arrival Frequency
PANDIAN SUPERFAST EXPRESS #12638 21:40 MDU (Madurai) 7h 40m 11 stops, 497 kms 05:30 MS (Chennai Egmore) SMTWTFS (Daily)
VAIGAI SUPERFAST EXPRESS #12636 06:40 MDU (Madurai) 7h 40m 10 stops, 497 kms 14:20 MS (Chennai Egmore) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU CHENNAI EGMORE EXP #22672 15:00 MDU (Madurai) 6h 15m 3 stops, 497 kms 21:15 MS (Chennai Egmore) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU RAMESWARAM SPECIAL #06849 06:15 MDU (Madurai) 4h 15m 12 stops, 161 kms 10:30 RMM (Rameswaram) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU PALGHAT TOWN SPECIAL #06843 13:15 MDU (Madurai) 6h 35m 20 stops, 240 kms 19:50 PGTN (Palghat Town) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU CHENNAI EGMORE EXP #06796 06:40 MDU (Madurai) 7h 45m 10 stops, 497 kms 17:45 MS (Chennai Egmore) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU HOWRAH JN EXPRESS #02664 13:45 MDU (Madurai) 34h 00m 25 stops, 2002 kms 23:45 HWH (Howrah Jn) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU TRIVANDRUM CTL EXP #02627 07:05 MDU (Madurai) 8h 15m 13 stops, 462 kms 15:20 TVC (Trivandrum Cntl) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MAU JODHPUR JN SPECIAL #04816 07:30 MDU (Madurai) 48h 15m 22 stops, 2824 kms 07:45 BGKT (Bhagat Ki Kothi) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU PALGHAT TOWN EXPRESS #16843 13:15 MDU (Madurai) 7h 25m 20 stops, 240 kms 20:25 PGTN (Palghat Town) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU RAMESWARAM EXPRESS #16849 06:15 MDU (Madurai) 4h 15m 17 stops, 264 kms 10:30 RMM (Rameswaram) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU HOWRAH JN SF EXPRESS #12664 13:35 MDU (Madurai) 34h 20m 26 stops, 2002 kms 23:55 HWH (Howrah Jn) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU TRIVANDRUM CTL SF EXP #22627 07:20 MDU (Madurai) 8h 00m 13 stops, 462 kms 15:20 TVC (Trivandrum Cntl) SMTWTFS (Daily)
BHAGAT KI KOTHI HUMSAFAR #20482 08:10 MDU (Madurai) 46h 50m 23 stops, 2824 kms 06:15 BGKT (Bhagat Ki Kothi) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU AHMEDABAD JN SPECIAL #09420 05:45 MDU (Madurai) 39h 30m 32 stops, 2133 kms 21:15 ADI (Ahmedabad Jn) SMTWTFS (Daily)
VAIGAI EXPRESS #12635 07:10 MDU (Madurai) 7h 40m 10 stops, 497 kms 14:50 MS (Chennai Egmore) SMTWTFS (Daily)
NEW JALPAIGURI AMRIT BHARAT #20610 05:45 MDU (Madurai) 47h 40m 41 stops, 2619 kms 05:00 NJP (New Jalpaiguri) SMTWTFS (Daily)
MDU TAMBARAM EXPRESS #16808 05:35 MDU (Madurai) 6h 55m 16 stops, 376 kms 12:30 TBM (Tambaram) SMTWTFS (Daily)

Major Route Timings

Direct premium and superfast trains connecting Madurai with Chennai and Bengaluru.

Madurai to Chennai Egmore

Vaigai SF Express #12636
Dep: 06:45 AM Arr: 02:35 PM
Tejas Express #22672
Dep: 03:00 PM Arr: 09:30 PM
Pandian SF Express #12638
Dep: 08:45 PM Arr: 04:55 AM

Chennai Egmore to Madurai

Tejas Express #22671
Dep: 06:00 AM Arr: 12:10 PM
Vaigai SF Express #12635
Dep: 01:15 PM Arr: 08:35 PM
Pandian SF Express #12637
Dep: 09:40 PM Arr: 05:25 AM

Madurai to Bengaluru

Vande Bharat #20671
Dep: 05:15 AM Arr: 01:45 PM

Nearby Rail Stations in Madurai

Several other suburban and small station platforms service the Madurai metropolitan area:

KQN
Koodal Nagar Koodal Nagar Station
MES
Madurai East Madurai East Station
MESTN
Thiruparankundram Thiruparankundram Station
MESE
Tirumangalam Tirumangalam Station
SDN
Sholavandan Sholavandan Station
SNO
Samayanallur Suburban Platform

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 18 trains originating from Madurai (MDU) Railway Station, including the Pandian SF Express, Vaigai Express, and Tejas Express.

Madurai Junction Railway Station falls under the Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways network.

The Indian Railway station code for Madurai Junction is MDU.

Approximately 192 trains pass through or terminate at Madurai Junction daily, making it a critical rail transit hub in central Tamil Nadu.

Station Location Map

Railway Station Road, West Veli Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625001