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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Maldakal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Raichurtrain train 12164 / ...
    9h 39m
    ₹1,167–3,491

  2. Train via Perambur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Raichurtrain train 09420
    10h 24m
    ₹1,165–3,475

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Raichurbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    14h 8m
    ₹1,869–3,554

  4. Drive  583.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Maldakalcar car 583.5 km
    8h 42m
    ₹5,659–8,174

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Maldakaltaxi taxi 583.5 km
    8h 42m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  6. Fly to Hyderabad, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane plane MAA - HYD
    2. Take the train from Hyderabad to Krishnatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Krishna to Maldakaltaxi taxi
    10h 34m
    ₹6,880–13,208

  7. Fly to Kadapa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane plane MAA - CDP
    2. Take the train from Cuddapah to Raichurtrain train
    9h 16m
    ₹6,360–25,388

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Maldakal, Karnātaka, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Raichur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Maldakal via Bengaluru and Raichur in around 14h 8m.

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