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

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane MAA - HYD
    2. Take the bus from Shamshabad to Kothakottabus bus
    6h 9m
    ₹6,170–12,148

  2. Train via Perambur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Gadwaltrain train 17651 / ...
    12h 25m
    ₹761–3,715

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Gadwaltrain train 16003
    11h 4m
    ₹763–3,731

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Anantapurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Anantapur to Kothakottabus bus
    13h 55m

  5. Drive  529.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kothakotacar car 529.5 km
    7h 45m
    ₹5,136–7,418

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kothakotataxi taxi 529.5 km
    7h 45m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  7. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane TIR - HYD
    3. Take the bus from Shamshabad to Kothakottabus bus
    7h 53m
    ₹6,967–17,519

  8. Bus via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Anantapurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anantapur to Kothakottabus bus
    15h

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Gadwal once a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kothakotta via Anantapur and Anantapur in around 13h 55m.

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