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How to get fromHyderabad to Chennaiby plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Hyderabad to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane HYD - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    3h 53m
    ₹5,679–10,302

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hyderabad to Chennai Egmoretrain train 12760
    12h 55m
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    11h
    ₹1,100–1,900

  4. Drive  618.6 km

    1. Drive from Hyderabad to Chennaicar car 618.6 km
    9h 14m
    ₹6,018–8,693

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hyderabad to Chennaitaxi taxi 618.6 km
    9h 14m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane HYD - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    5h 56m
    ₹6,960–15,662

  7. Bus via Nellore

    1. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Nellorebus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nellore to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    11h 48m

Hyderabad to Chennai by bus

Calendar81Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Hyderabad, India and Chennai, India?

Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Hyderabad to Chennai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,900 and the journey takes 11h. Seven other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Hyderabad to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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