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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Samarlakota by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Rajahmundry Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane plane MAA - RJA
    2. Take the train from Rajamundry to Samalkot Jntrain train
    4h 22m
    ₹5,990–15,458

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Samalkot Jntrain train 12840 / ...
    9h 49m
    ₹340–2,600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Rajahmundry Diwan Cheruvubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    12h 44m
    ₹1,847–6,090

  4. Drive  629.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Samarlakotacar car 629.9 km
    9h 42m
    ₹6,122–8,842

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Samarlakotataxi taxi 629.9 km
    9h 42m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Fly Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ)plane plane MAA - VTZ
    2. Take the train from Visakhapatnam to Samalkot Jntrain train
    6h 19m
    ₹5,890–13,588

  7. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Rajahmundry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)plane plane TIR - RJA
    3. Take the train from Rajamundry to Samalkot Jntrain train
    6h 31m
    ₹6,787–23,829

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Elurubus bus Chennai - Eluru
    2. Take the train from Eluru to Samalkot Jntrain train 12740 / ...
    13h 15m
    ₹694–2,665

Chennai to Samarlakota by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Samalkot Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to FlixBus Samarlakota Bridge via Vijayawada and FlixBus Rajahmundry - Diwan Cheruvu in around 12h 44m.

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