There are 7 ways to get from Hyderabad to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane HYD - MAA
3h 46m₹5,760–10,155Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hyderabad to Chennai Centraltrain 12604
12h 55m₹370–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Hyderabad, Telangana - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11h 30mDrive 618.6 km
- Drive from Hyderabad to Chennaicar 618.6 km
9h 14m₹6,974–10,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hyderabad to Chennaitaxi 618.6 km
9h 14m₹13,000–17,000Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane HYD - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
6h 6m₹6,960–14,655Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Hyderabad, Telangana - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13h 21m
Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hyderabad to Chennai is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hyderabad to Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hyderabad, Telangana and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hyderabad and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Hyderabad and Chennai is 555 km. The road distance is 618.6 km.
The best way to get from Hyderabad to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Hyderabad to Chennai, including transfers.
Hyderabad to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Travels, depart from Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Hyderabad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hyderabad station.
The best way to get from Hyderabad to Chennai is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Hyderabad, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Helitrans fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sri Krishna Travels operates a bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Hyderabad to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–21,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–32,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–11,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Tirupati Airport via Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hyderabad to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Hyderabadcabz.com
- Phone
- +91 900 005 5669
- Website
- hyderabadcabz.com
Reddy Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 966 632 6033
- Website
- reddycarrentals.com
Savaari Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 904 545 0000
- Website
- savaari.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hyderabad to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Hyderabad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hyderabad to Chennai is 619 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Hyderabad to Chennai.
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