There are 4 ways to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nellore - Chennai
2h 42m₹834–1,890Train
cheapest- Take the train from Venkatachalam to Basin Bridge Jntrain 17237
2h 53m₹160–1,300Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Venkatachalam to Chennaicar 157.3 km
2h 25m₹1,795–2,593Taxi
- Take the taxi from Venkatachalam to Chennaitaxi 157.3 km
2h 25m₹3,500–4,300
Venkatachalam to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Venkatachalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Venkatachalam and arriving at Basin Bridge Jn. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Venkatachalam and Chennai is 188 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai, including transfers.
Venkatachalam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Nellore station.
Venkatachalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Venkatachalam station.
The best way to get from Venkatachalam to Chennai is to bus which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Venkatachalam, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Venkatachalam to Basin Bridge Jn 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Venkatachalam to Basin Bridge Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
Citi Cabs Nellore
- Phone
- +91 86 12 30 30 30
- Website
- nelloreciticabs.com
LD Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 66 58 74 02
- Website
- ldcartravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Venkatachalam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Venkatachalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Basin Bridge Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venkatachalam to Chennai is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Venkatachalam to Chennai.
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