There are 7 ways to get from Eluru to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 17258 train to Vijayawada Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Powerpet to Gannavaramtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
3h 57m₹6,339–12,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eluru to Peramburtrain 22605 / ...
7h 45m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Eluru to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Eluru - Chennai
9h 55m₹500–1,400Drive 492.6 km
- Drive from Eluru to Chennaicar 492.6 km
7h 35m₹5,508–7,956Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eluru to Chennaitaxi 492.6 km
7h 35m₹10,000–13,000Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Eluru to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RJA - MAA
4h 47m₹7,498–15,509Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Eluru - Ashram Hospital to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5230
10h 46m₹759–2,479
Eluru to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eluru to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Eluru to Chennai is to line 17258 train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Eluru and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eluru and arriving at Perambur. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Eluru and Chennai is 455 km. The road distance is 492.6 km.
The best way to get from Eluru to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Eluru to Chennai, including transfers.
Eluru to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Eluru station.
Eluru to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eluru station.
The best way to get from Eluru to Chennai is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Eluru, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Eluru to Perambur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Eluru to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹471–1,400 and the journey takes 9h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Powerpet to Gannavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Eluru to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Eluru to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Eluru to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹471–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Eluru - Ashram Hospital to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Eluru to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Eluru to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eluru to Chennai is 493 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Eluru to Chennai.
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