There are 8 ways to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Vijayawada Airport
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
2h 19m₹5,568–11,441Train
cheapest- Take the train from Duvvada to Peramburtrain 12504 / ...
15h 44m₹572–3,203Train via Visakhapatnam
- Take the train from Visakhapatnam to Peramburtrain 12510 / ...
12h 14m₹663–3,323Bus
- Take the bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 13mDrive 767.3 km
- Drive from Visakhapatnam to Chennaicar 767.3 km
11h 37m₹8,655–12,502Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport
- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VTZ - MAA
2h 11m₹5,312–13,138Fly from Rajahmundry Airport
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RJA - MAA
2h 29m₹5,898–15,240Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5230
16h 26m₹1,113–3,816
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Visakhapatnam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Andhra Pradesh and Chennai is 439 km. The road distance is 767.3 km.
The best way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai without a car is to train via Visakhapatnam which takes 12h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, including transfers.
Andhra Pradesh to Chennai bus services, operated by KKaveri Travels, depart from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Andhra Pradesh to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Visakhapatnam station.
The best way to get from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Visakhapatnam, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 14m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 13m.
What companies run services between Andhra Pradesh, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Visakhapatnam to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Visakhapatnam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Duvvada to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Andhra Pradesh to Chennai bus services, operated by KKaveri Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Andhra Pradesh to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Andhra Pradesh to Chennai is 767 km. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Andhra Pradesh to Chennai.
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