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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Venkatachalamtrain 17238
2h 59m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Gudurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
4h 41m₹516–3,193Drive 155.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Venkatachalamcar 155.8 km
2h 27m₹1,509–2,179Taxi
- 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 12840 / ...
3h 7m₹267–2,102
Chennai to Venkatachalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Venkatachalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Gudur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and arriving at Venkatachalam. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
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 2h 59m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Venkatachalam takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Chennai to Venkatachalam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Venkatachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Venkatachalam is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,200 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Venkatachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Venkatachalam 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Gudur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Venkatachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Chennai to Gudur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Gudur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Schedules at
- Bharathi Travels
- Website
- MVN Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Gudur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- MVN Tours and Travels
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Gudur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Venkatachalam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Gudur 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 23+ hotels available in Venkatachalam.