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How to get fromChennai to Pithāpuramby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pithāpuram by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane plane MAA - RJA
    2. Take the train from Rajamundry to Pithapuramtrain train
    5h 24m
    ₹5,990–15,458

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Pithapuramtrain train 13352
    11h 24m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Rajanagarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the taxi from Rajanagaram to Pithāpuramtaxi taxi
    12h 52m
    ₹1,315–2,818

  4. Drive  642.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pithāpuramcar car 642.2 km
    9h 56m
    ₹7,188–10,382

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pithāpuramtaxi taxi 642.2 km
    9h 56m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Fly Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane plane MAA - VTZ
    2. Take the train from Visakhapatnam to Pithapuramtrain train
    6h 6m
    ₹5,880–13,488

  7. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Rajahmundry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane plane TIR - RJA
    3. Take the train from Rajamundry to Pithapuramtrain train
    7h 33m
    ₹6,787–23,829

  8. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Visakhapatnam, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane plane TIR - VTZ
    3. Take the train from Visakhapatnam to Pithapuramtrain train
    8h 40m
    ₹8,177–19,859

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Elurubus bus Chennai - Eluru
    2. Take the train from Eluru to Pithapuramtrain train 11019 / ...
    14h 23m
    ₹704–2,665

Chennai to Pithāpuram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pithāpuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Pithapuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 24m.

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