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

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

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane plane MAA - RJA
    2. Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pothavaramtaxi taxi
    3h 56m
    ₹6,480–15,238

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Tadepalligudemtrain train 13352
    11h 6m
    ₹858–2,974

  3. Train via Vijayawada

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jntrain train 12621 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Tadepalligudemtrain train 11019 / ...
    8h 12m
    ₹956–3,862

  4. Bus via Nellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Nellorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore to Vijayawadabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerlabus bus
    10h 30m
    ₹2,212–8,771

  5. Drive  546.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pothavaramcar car 546.5 km
    8h 27m
    ₹5,322–7,687

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pothavaramtaxi taxi 546.5 km
    8h 27m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Fly Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane plane MAA - VGA
    2. Take the taxi from Vijayawada-Airport-VGA to Pothavaramtaxi taxi
    4h 23m
    ₹7,230–12,138

  8. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Vijayawada Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane plane TIR - VGA
    3. Take the taxi from Vijayawada-Airport-VGA to Pothavaramtaxi taxi
    6h 7m
    ₹6,127–18,509

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerlabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    10h 37m
    ₹1,897–6,050

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Chennai Central to Pothavaram via Vijayawada Jn and Tadepalligudem in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Pothavaram via Nellore, Vijayawada, and Nallajerla in around 10h 30m.

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