There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa by subway, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane MAA - VTZ
3h 12m₹5,980–12,588Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kottavalasatrain 13352 / ...
17h 13m₹400–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
16h 19m₹1,255–3,028Drive 785 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kothavalasacar 785 km
12h₹8,786–12,691Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane TIR - VTZ
5h 46m₹8,277–18,959
Chennai to Kothavalasa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to subway and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kothavalasa. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Visakhapatnam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
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 13m.
The distance between Chennai and Kothavalasa is 659 km. The road distance is 785 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa without a car is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa, including transfers.
Chennai to Kothavalasa bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kothavalasa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kothavalasa is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kothavalasa, India?
Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam 5 times a day, and the journey takes 15h 50m. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Kottavalasa once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 17h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Kottavalasa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
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
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kothavalasa bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Visakhapatnam station.
Chennai to Kothavalasa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottavalasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kothavalasa is 785 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Chennai to Kothavalasa.
There are 327+ hotels available in Kothavalasa.