There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Challapalle by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Challapalletaxi
3h 48m₹6,113–11,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenali Jntrain 12656 / ...
7h 38m₹865–3,476Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus Chennai - Ongole
- Take the bus from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh to Mopidevi, Andhra Pradeshbus Ongole, Andhra Pradesh - Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh
9h 32mDrive 432.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Challapallecar 432.3 km
6h 39m₹4,861–7,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Challapalletaxi 432.3 km
6h 39m₹9,500–12,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Gunturbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Guntur
- Take the train from Guntur Jn to Bhattiprolutrain 07784 / ...
10h 37m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Challapalle is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Challapalle is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Challapalle. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh via Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Challapalle. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bhattiprolu via Tenali Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Challapalle is 477 km. The road distance is 432.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Challapalle without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chennai to Challapalle, including transfers.
Chennai to Challapalle bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Challapalle train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Challapalle is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Challapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tenali Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Challapalle via Ongole, Andhra Pradesh and Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh in around 9h 32m.
- 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 Tenali Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Guntur Jn to Bhattiprolu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–12,000
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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 Challapalle bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ongole station.
Chennai to Challapalle train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenali Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Challapalle is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Chennai to Challapalle.
There are 11+ hotels available in Challapalle.