There are 7 ways to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
2h 11m₹6,308–11,641Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Tambaramtrain 12616 / ...
8h 4m₹1,026–2,984Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonamtrain 00630
5h 10m₹1,338–4,935Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nellore - Chennai
9h 41mDrive 463.6 km
- Drive from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennaicar 463.6 km
7h 7m₹5,231–7,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 463.6 km
7h 7m₹7,500–9,500Bus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10h 9m
Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll via Nellore and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada Jn and arriving at Tiruvallur via Krishna Canal and Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Vijayawada and Kolathur, Chennai is 445 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Ira Transports, depart from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishna Canal station.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Arakkonam, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,000 and takes 5h 10m, you could also bus via Nellore, which costs and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Krishna Canal to Arakkonam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 3h.
- 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 Krishna Canal to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Website
- Ira Transports
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Ira Transports
- 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
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Ira Transports, arrive at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai is 464 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Vijayawada to Kolathur, Chennai.
There are 1012+ hotels available in Kolathur, Chennai.