There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Chittoor by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
3h 6m₹264–2,130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chittoorbus
5h₹190–992Drive 149.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chittoorcar 149.8 km
2h 3m₹1,685–2,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chittoortaxi 149.8 km
2h 3m₹3,700–4,500Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chittoor Andhra Pradeshbus Vellore - Chittoor Andhra Pradesh
5h 1m
Chennai to Chittoor by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chittoor is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chittoor is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chittoor. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at Chittoor via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chittoor. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chittor via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Chittoor is 163 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chittoor without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chennai to Chittoor, including transfers.
Chennai to Chittoor bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Chittoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chittoor is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chittoor, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Chittoor via Tirupati and Vellore in around 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹28–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chittoor Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
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 Chittoor bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Chittoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chittoor is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Chennai to Chittoor.
There are nine+ hotels available in Chittoor.