There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Achanta by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane MAA - RJA
- Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Achantataxi
4h 7m₹6,713–16,272Train via Vijayawada
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jntrain 12621 / ...
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Palakollutrain 07631 / ...
10h 1m₹776–3,652Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Vijayawadabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand to FlixBus Eluru - Old Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Eluru to Vadapalli X Roadbus
12h 58m₹1,352–2,545Drive 562.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Achantacar 562.1 km
8h 31m₹6,321–9,130Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Achantataxi 562.1 km
8h 31m₹12,000–15,000Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Rajahmundry Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane TIR - RJA
- Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Achantataxi
6h 23m₹12,427–24,809Fly Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Uppalur to Palakollutrain
7h 46m₹5,853–11,802Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Bhimavaram Towntrain 18190
11h 49m₹776–3,647Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Gunturbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Guntur
- Take the train from Guntur Jn to Palakollutrain 17226 / ...
14h 5m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Achanta is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Achanta is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Achanta. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Vadapalli X Road via FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand and Eluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Achanta. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Palakollu via Vijayawada Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Achanta is 579 km. The road distance is 562.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Achanta without a car is to train via Vijayawada which takes 10h 1m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chennai to Achanta, including transfers.
Chennai to Achanta bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Achanta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Achanta is to train via Vijayawada which takes 10h 1m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Achanta, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Achanta via Vijayawada Jn and Palakollu in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Achanta via Vijayawada, FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand, FlixBus Eluru - Old Bus Stand, Eluru, and Vadapalli X Road in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
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
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–43,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Palakollu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Uppalur to Palakollu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Bhimavaram Town
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Guntur Jn to Palakollu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand to FlixBus Eluru - Old Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–320
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Eluru to Vadapalli X Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–15,000
Carsncab
- Phone
- +91 99 12 39 23 12
- Website
- cabsncars.in
Godavari Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 48 99 77 77
- Website
- rajahmundrycabs.in
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
Carsncab
- Phone
- +91 99 12 39 23 12
- Website
- cabsncars.in
Godavari Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 48 99 77 77
- Website
- rajahmundrycabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Achanta bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Vijayawada station.
Chennai to Achanta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vijayawada Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Achanta is 562 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Chennai to Achanta.
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