There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Pothavaram by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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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
3h 57m₹6,563–16,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tadepalligudemtrain 12829 / ...
8h 42m₹856–2,959Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Vijayawadabus Chennai - Vijayawada
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand to FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Tollbus FlixBus IN5411 / ...
12h 12m₹1,022–2,255Drive 546.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pothavaramcar 546.4 km
8h 27m₹6,145–8,876Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pothavaramtaxi 546.4 km
8h 27m₹12,000–15,000Train 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 13m₹12,277–24,609Fly Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)plane MAA - VGA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Airport Road to FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Tollbus
6h 12m₹5,583–10,652Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Tadepalligudemtrain 13352
11h 6m₹858–2,974
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 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pothavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Toll via FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pothavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tadepalligudem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Chennai and Pothavaram is 567 km. The road distance is 546.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pothavaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chennai to Pothavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pothavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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 which takes 8h 42m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pothavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tadepalligudem 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Pothavaram via Vijayawada, FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Toll in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Rajahmundry Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Vijayawada Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Rajahmundry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–43,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Tadepalligudem
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - RTC Bus Stand to FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Airport Road to FlixBus Rest Stop - Nallajerla Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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 IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Vijayawada station.
Chennai to Pothavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tadepalligudem 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.