There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Ongole by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ongoletrain 12840 / ...
4h 9m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus Chennai - Ongole
7h 3m₹478–1,426Drive 295 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Ongolecar 295 km
4h 36m₹3,328–4,807Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Ongoletaxi 295 km
4h 36m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongoletrain
6h 15m₹5,763–12,722Bus via FlixBus Ongole - Bypass (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ongole - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
8h 6m₹488–1,526
Chennai Central Station to Ongole by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ongole is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ongole is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Ongole. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Ongole via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ongole. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Ongole is 294 km. The road distance is 295 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ongole without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Central to Ongole takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chennai Central Station to Ongole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai Central Station to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Ongole is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Ongole, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ongole every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongole twice daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ongole - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Ongole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ongole station.
Chennai Central Station to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ongole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Ongole is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Ongole.
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