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How to get fromChennai to Charminarby subway, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Charminar by subway, plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway to Chennai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane MAA - HYD
    4h 37m
    ₹5,680–11,288

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kachegudatrain train 16003
    14h 48m
    ₹490–3,780

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Jahan Bharathi travels to Afzalgunjbus bus
    12h 25m
    ₹1,100–3,200

  4. Drive  616.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Charminarcar car 616.9 km
    9h 16m
    ₹6,905–9,973

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Charminartaxi taxi 616.9 km
    9h 16m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane TIR - HYD
    6h 21m
    ₹6,977–15,659

  7. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Liberty to Charminarbus bus 8A / ...
    18h 18m

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kachegudatrain train 17651 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kachiguda station to Charminarbus bus 2C / ...
    20h 6m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Charminar, India?

Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Central Jahan Bharathi travels to Afzalgunj twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–3,200 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kacheguda once a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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