There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Anantapur by train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Tādpatri
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tadipatritrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Tadipatri to Anantapurtrain 17215
7h 52m₹384–2,944Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Anantapurtrain 22601
9h 53m₹310–2,400Drive 390.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Anantapurcar 390.7 km
5h 49m₹4,407–6,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Anantapurtaxi 390.7 km
5h 49m₹8,500–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Anantapurtrain
7h 33m₹4,250–7,128
Chennai to Anantapur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Anantapur is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Anantapur is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Anantapur. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Chennai and Anantapur is 471 km. The road distance is 390.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anantapur without a car is to train via Tādpatri which takes 7h 52m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chennai to Anantapur, including transfers.
Chennai to Anantapur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Anantapur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tadipatri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Anantapur is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Chennai to Anantapur.
There are 14+ hotels available in Anantapur.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anantapur, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Anantapur via Tadipatri in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tadipatri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tadipatri to Anantapur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Yelahanka Jn. to Anantapur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Anantapur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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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