There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ponnur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nidubrolutrain 12603 / ...
5h 38m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Gunturbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Guntur
8h 20mDrive 389.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponnurcar 389.3 km
5h 59m₹4,442–6,416Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponnurtaxi 389.3 km
5h 59m₹8,500–11,000Fly from Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Nidubrolutrain
4h 58m₹6,650–12,688Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane TIR - VGA
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Nidubrolutrain
6h 42m₹5,747–19,059
Chennai to Ponnur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponnur is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponnur is to fly and train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ponnur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Guntur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Nidubrolu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponnur is 378 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponnur without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Chennai Central to Nidubrolu takes 5h 38m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Chennai to Ponnur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ponnur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponnur is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponnur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Nidubrolu 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Guntur hourly, and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nidubrolu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Nidubrolu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Nidubrolu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Guntur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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 Ponnur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Guntur station.
Chennai to Ponnur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nidubrolu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponnur is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Chennai to Ponnur.
There are 10+ hotels available in Ponnur.






