There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ongole by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ongoletrain 12077 / ...
4h 18m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ongolebus Chennai - Ongole
5h 30m₹470–1,400Drive 294.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ongolecar 294.4 km
4h 36m₹3,346–4,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ongoletaxi 294.4 km
4h 36m₹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 26m₹6,680–12,888Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ongole - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
8h 3m₹488–1,527
Chennai to Ongole by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ongole is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ongole is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Ongole. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ongole. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Ongole is 293 km. The road distance is 294.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ongole without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Central to Ongole takes 4h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chennai to Ongole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ongole is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ongole, 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 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 36m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ongole bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Ongole station.
Chennai to Ongole train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ongole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ongole is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chennai to Ongole.
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