There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)plane MAA - VTZ
3h 3m₹5,303–13,102Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Duvvadatrain 06073 / ...
14h 18m₹560–3,141Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
15h 30mDrive 768.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Visakhapatnamcar 768.5 km
11h 43m₹8,655–12,501Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)plane TIR - VTZ
5h 34m₹7,017–16,639Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwakabus FlixBus IN5230
17h 5m₹1,108–3,827
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Visakhapatnam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Duvvada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Visakhapatnam is 648 km. The road distance is 768.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam without a car is to train which takes 14h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam, including transfers.
Chennai to Visakhapatnam bus services, operated by Sri Tulasi Tours and Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Visakhapatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Visakhapatnam is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 18m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Visakhapatnam, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Duvvada twice daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 14h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Duvvada
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Visakhapatnam bus services, operated by Sri Tulasi Tours and Travels, arrive at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Chennai to Visakhapatnam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Duvvada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Visakhapatnam is 768 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Chennai to Visakhapatnam.
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