There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pothavaram by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada-Airport-VGA to Pothavaramtaxi
4h 23m₹7,230–13,138Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Tadepalligudemtrain 13352
11h 6m₹858–2,974Train via Vijayawada
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jntrain 12621 / ...
- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Tadepalligudemtrain 11019 / ...
8h 12m₹956–3,862Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerlabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
11h 14mDrive 546.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pothavaramcar 546.4 km
8h 27m₹6,117–8,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pothavaramtaxi 546.4 km
8h 27m₹12,000–15,000Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane MAA - RJA
- Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pothavaramtaxi
4h 1m₹6,480–15,238Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Vijayawada Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane TIR - VGA
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada-Airport-VGA to Pothavaramtaxi
6h 7m₹6,727–19,509Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circlebus FlixBus IN5230 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Nallajerla Bypass Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5320 / ...
13h 37m₹1,078–2,997
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pothavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Nallajerla via Vijayawada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pothavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tadepalligudem via Vijayawada Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Chennai and Pothavaram is 512 km. The road distance is 546.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram without a car is to train via Vijayawada which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chennai to Pothavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pothavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pothavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram is to train via Vijayawada which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.
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 Vijayawada and Nallajerla in around 11h 14m.
- 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 Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Tadepalligudem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Perambur to Tadepalligudem
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Vijayawada to Nallajerla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Nallajerla Bypass Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–15,000
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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
Carsncab
- Phone
- +91 99 12 39 23 12
- Website
- cabsncars.in
Godavari Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 48 99 77 77
- Website
- rajahmundrycabs.in
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pothavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Vijayawada station.
Chennai to Pothavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vijayawada Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pothavaram is 546 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Chennai to Pothavaram.
There are one+ hotels available in Pothavaram.









