There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Venkatachalamtrain 17238
3h 7m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
4h 16mDrive 155.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Venkatachalamcar 155.8 km
2h 27m₹1,757–2,538Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Venkatachalamtaxi 155.8 km
2h 27m₹3,500–4,200Train via Gudur Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Gudur Jntrain 12656 / ...
3h 20m₹267–2,102
Chennai to Venkatachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Venkatachalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Venkatachalam. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Venkatachalam is 160 km. The road distance is 155.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Chennai Central to Venkatachalam takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Chennai to Venkatachalam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Venkatachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Venkatachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Venkatachalam 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Venkatachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chennai Central to Gudur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Venkatachalam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Venkatachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Venkatachalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Venkatachalam is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Chennai to Venkatachalam.
There are 22+ hotels available in Venkatachalam.