There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kurnool by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati Bus Stand to Kurnoolbus
8h 22m₹1,060–2,014Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kurnool Citytrain 16003
8h 48m₹300–2,300Drive 453.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kurnoolcar 453.5 km
6h 40m₹4,870–7,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kurnooltaxi 453.5 km
6h 40m₹10,000–12,000Fly to Hyderabad, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane MAA - HYD
- Take the train from Umdanagar to Kurnool Citytrain
7h 36m₹4,801–10,155Fly to Kadapa Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
- Take the train from Cuddapah to Kurnool Citytrain
8h 19m₹3,786–13,945
Chennai to Kurnool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kurnool is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kurnool is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kurnool City. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Kurnool is 470 km. The road distance is 453.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurnool without a car is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Chennai to Kurnool, including transfers.
Chennai to Kurnool train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kurnool is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 48m.
Chennai to Kurnool train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kurnool City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kurnool is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Chennai to Kurnool.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kurnool, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chennai to Kurnool via Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupathi, and Tirupati Bus Stand in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kurnool City once a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hyderabad via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Kurnool City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Umdanagar to Kurnool City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Cuddapah to Kurnool City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
Bus from Tirupati Bus Stand to Kurnool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Non AC Seater
- ₹688
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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