There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Vijayawada
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jntrain 12621 / ...
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Gudivada Jntrain 17256 / ...
8h 47m₹496–3,912Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Gudivada Jntrain 18190
10h 43m₹402–3,081Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus Chennai - Ongole
- Take the bus from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh to Mopidevi, Andhra Pradeshbus Ongole, Andhra Pradesh - Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh
9h 53mDrive 455.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Machilīpatnamcar 455.6 km
7h₹5,145–7,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Machilīpatnamtaxi 455.6 km
7h₹10,000–12,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Tenneru to Chilakalapuditrain
5h 27m₹5,523–12,222Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Gunturbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Guntur
- Take the train from Guntur Jn to Machelipatnamtrain 17216 / ...
14h 14m
Chennai to Machilīpatnam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Machilīpatnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh via Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Machilīpatnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chilakalapudi via Vijayawada Jn and Gudivada Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Chennai and Machilīpatnam is 508 km. The road distance is 455.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam without a car is to train via Vijayawada which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Machilīpatnam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Machilīpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Machilīpatnam is to train via Vijayawada which takes 8h 47m and costs ₹490 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Machilīpatnam, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Chilakalapudi via Vijayawada Jn and Gudivada Jn in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Machilīpatnam via Ongole, Andhra Pradesh and Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh in around 9h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Gudivada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tenneru to Chilakalapudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Perambur to Gudivada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Guntur Jn to Machelipatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Machilīpatnam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ongole station.
Chennai to Machilīpatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vijayawada Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Machilīpatnam is 456 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Chennai to Machilīpatnam.
There are five+ hotels available in Machilīpatnam.