There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kothapalli by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jntrain 16854 / ...
4h 27m₹824–2,880Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Pilertrain 17247 / ...
5h 42m₹597–2,659Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater / ...
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kothapallitaxi
4h 30mDrive 178.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothapallicar 178.7 km
2h 42m₹1,998–2,887Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kothapallitaxi 178.7 km
2h 42m₹4,000–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothapalli is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothapalli is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kothapalli. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Pakala Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothapalli is 230 km. The road distance is 178.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothapalli without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chennai to Kothapalli, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothapalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Kothapalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kothapalli is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Chennai to Kothapalli.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kothapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Kothapalli via Katpadi Jn and Pakala Jn in around 4h 27m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pakala Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Piler
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Leafybus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–4,800
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.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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