There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ongoletrain 12077 / ...
4h 33m₹465–1,930Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus Chennai - Ongole
5h 44m₹722–1,665Drive 298.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothapatnamcar 298.4 km
4h 42m₹3,405–4,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kothapatnamtaxi 298.4 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongoletrain
5h 36m₹6,930–13,188Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ongole - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
8h 22m₹768–1,867
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kothapatnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Ongole via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kothapatnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ongole via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothapatnam is 309 km. The road distance is 298.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothapatnam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kothapatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothapatnam is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kothapatnam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ongole every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongole twice daily. Tickets cost ₹470–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Ongole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kothapatnam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ongole station.
Chennai to Kothapatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ongole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kothapatnam is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Chennai to Kothapatnam.
There are six+ hotels available in Kothapatnam.