There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)plane MAA - VTZ
4h 34m₹5,123–12,772Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottavalasatrain 13352
17h 17m₹400–3,100Train via Visakhapatnam
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Visakhapatnamtrain 12840 / ...
14h 3m₹506–3,877Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
15h 59mDrive 785 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothavalasacar 785 km
12h₹8,829–12,752Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Visakhapatnam Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)plane TIR - VTZ
7h 5m₹6,937–17,309Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane MAA - RJA
- Take the train from Rajamundry to Visakhapatnamtrain
8h 46m₹6,243–17,592
Chennai to Kothavalasa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kothavalasa. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Kottavalasa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothavalasa is 661 km. The road distance is 785 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa without a car is to train via Visakhapatnam which takes 14h 3m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothavalasa bus services, operated by Sri Tulasi Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kothavalasa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train via Visakhapatnam, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 3m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kothavalasa, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Visakhapatnam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Rajamundry to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Perambur to Kottavalasa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kothavalasa bus services, operated by Sri Tulasi Tours and Travels, arrive at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Kothavalasa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Visakhapatnam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kothavalasa is 785 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Chennai to Kothavalasa.
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