There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Pavuluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chirala
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Chiralatrain 12077 / ...
5h 33m₹563–2,177Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chinna Ganjamtrain 13352
6h 50m₹538–2,106Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chilakaluripetbus Chennai - Chilakaluripet
6h 41m₹908–1,855Drive 342 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pavulurucar 342 km
5h 17m₹3,883–5,609Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pavulurutaxi 342 km
5h 17m₹7,500–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Chiralatrain
5h 48m₹6,990–13,198
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pavuluru is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pavuluru is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pavuluru. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Chilakaluripet via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pavuluru. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chirala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Pavuluru is 367 km. The road distance is 342 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pavuluru without a car is to train via Chirala which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chennai to Pavuluru, including transfers.
Chennai to Pavuluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pavuluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pavuluru is to train via Chirala which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pavuluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Chirala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chilakaluripet twice daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Chirala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Chirala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Chinna Ganjam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chilakaluripet
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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 Pavuluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chilakaluripet station.
Chennai to Pavuluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chirala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pavuluru is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Chennai to Pavuluru.
There are 11+ hotels available in Pavuluru.