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 Rajahmundry Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane MAA - RJA
- Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pothavaramtaxi
4h 1m₹7,980–15,238Train
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, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Elurubus Chennai - Eluru
- Take the train from Eluru to Tadepalligudemtrain 11019 / ...
12h 23m₹1,214–3,015Drive 546.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pothavaramcar 546.4 km
8h 27m₹6,173–8,916Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pothavaramtaxi 546.4 km
8h 27m₹12,000–15,000Fly Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the train from Gannavaram to Chebroltrain
5h 48m₹7,400–13,088Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Rajahmundry Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane TIR - RJA
- Take the taxi from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pothavaramtaxi
6h 5m₹15,277–24,609Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani to FlixBus Vijayawada - Ramvarapadu Circlebus FlixBus IN5222
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Ramvarapadu Circle to FlixBus Nallajerla Bypass Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5320 / ...
13h 51m₹1,061–2,931
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) flights
Questions & Answers
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 ₹8,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pothavaram. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at FlixBus Nallajerla Bypass Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani and FlixBus Vijayawada - Ramvarapadu Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
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 561 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 1m to get from Chennai to Pothavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pothavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani 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 ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 51m.
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 Vadapalani to Pothavaram via N.S.K. Salai, FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani, FlixBus Vijayawada - Ramvarapadu Circle, and FlixBus Nallajerla Bypass Bus Stand in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–22,000
- 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 Eluru to Tadepalligudem
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gannavaram to Chebrol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Eluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹429–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–15,000
Carsncab
- Phone
- +91 99 12 39 23 12
- Website
- cabsncars.in
Godavari Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 98 48 99 77 77
- Website
- rajahmundrycabs.in
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pothavaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Vijayawada - Ramvarapadu Circle 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.
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