There are 7 ways to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalurtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
4h 28m₹5,487–12,188Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gudivada Jn to Peramburtrain 18189
11h 33m₹400–3,124Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Machelipatnam to Vijayawada Jntrain
- Take the train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Peramburtrain
7h 37m₹636–4,994Bus
- Take the bus from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh to Ongole, Andhra Pradeshbus Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh - Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ongole - Chennai
10h 3mDrive 454.9 km
- Drive from Machilīpatnam to Chennaicar 454.9 km
6h 56m₹5,136–7,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Machilīpatnam to Chennaitaxi 454.9 km
6h 56m₹10,000–12,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Machelipatnam to Guntur Jntrain 17215 / ...
- Take the bus from Guntur to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Guntur
11h 7m
Machilīpatnam to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Machilīpatnam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Ongole. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Machilīpatnam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Machelipatnam and arriving at Perambur via Vijayawada Jn, Krishna Canal and Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Machilīpatnam and Chennai is 483 km. The road distance is 454.9 km.
The best way to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai, including transfers.
Machilīpatnam to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport, depart from Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh station.
Machilīpatnam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Machelipatnam station.
The best way to get from Machilīpatnam to Chennai is to train via Arakkonam which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Machilīpatnam, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a train from Machelipatnam to Perambur via Vijayawada Jn, Krishna Canal, and Arakkonam in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Machilīpatnam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via Mopidevi, Andhra Pradesh and Ongole in around 10h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chilakalapudi to Uppalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Machelipatnam to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Arakkonam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Machelipatnam to Guntur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Gudivada Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Machilīpatnam to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Vengamamba Bus Transport, arrive at Ongole, Andhra Pradesh station.
Machilīpatnam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vijayawada Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Machilīpatnam to Chennai is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Machilīpatnam to Chennai.
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