There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
3h 12m₹765–2,009Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 58mDrive 169.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ananthapuramcar 169.3 km
2h 34m₹1,909–2,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ananthapuramtaxi 169.3 km
2h 34m₹3,800–4,600Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
5h 42m₹868–1,527
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ananthapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ananthapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villupuram Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Ananthapuram is 188 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Ananthapuram bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ananthapuram is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ananthapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 to Ananthapuram bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ananthapuram is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Chennai to Ananthapuram.
There are 11+ hotels available in Ananthapuram.