There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Vakadu by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nayadupetatrain 12077 / ...
- Take the taxi from Nayadupeta to Vakadutaxi
2h 2m₹697–1,826Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Naidupetabus Chennai - Naidupeta
2h 39m₹956–2,065Drive 118.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vakaducar 118.4 km
1h 54m₹1,326–1,915Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vakadutaxi 118.4 km
1h 54m₹2,700–3,300Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Nayadupetatrain 13352 / ...
3h 27m₹699–1,841
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vakadu is to train and taxi which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vakadu is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vakadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Naidupeta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vakadu. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Nayadupeta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Vakadu is 137 km. The road distance is 118.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vakadu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Chennai to Vakadu, including transfers.
Chennai to Vakadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Vakadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vakadu is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vakadu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Naidupeta once daily. Tickets cost ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Nayadupeta once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nayadupeta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Nayadupeta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Naidupeta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–3,300
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Vakadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Naidupeta station.
Chennai to Vakadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nayadupeta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vakadu is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chennai to Vakadu.