There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Varthur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain 22625 / ...
5h 57m₹285–1,852Train via Ksr Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
7h 49m₹261–1,842Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
8h 13m₹516–1,227Drive 316.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Varthurcar 316.7 km
4h 16m₹3,615–5,221Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Varthurtaxi 316.7 km
4h 16m₹7,000–8,500Subway to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kadugodi Bridge to Varthurubus
5h 19m₹4,106–5,811Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
8h 14mTrain to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
7h 3m₹7,403–21,682
Chennai to Varthur by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Varthur is to train via Ksr Bengaluru which costs ₹260 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Varthur is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Varthur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at Varthuru via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and Attibele Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Varthur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kadugodi via Krishnarajapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Chennai and Varthur is 365 km. The road distance is 316.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varthur without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Chennai to Varthur, including transfers.
Chennai to Varthur bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Varthur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Varthur is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹280 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Varthur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Varthuru via Tirupati, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll, and Attibele Bus Stand in around 8h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Varthur bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Varthur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Varthur is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Chennai to Varthur.
There are 2801+ hotels available in Varthur.