There are 6 ways to get from Kurnool to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kurnool City to Perambur17652 / ...
9h 38m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kurnool to Tirupati Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
12h 44m₹737–1,689Drive 453 km
- Drive from Kurnool to Chennai453 km
6h 41m₹4,805–6,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurnool to Chennai453 km
6h 41m₹10,000–12,000Train to Hyderabad, fly
- Take the train from Kurnool City to Umdanagar
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)HYD - MAA
6h 44m₹3,877–9,429Train to Kadapa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kurnool City to Cuddapah
- Fly from Kadapa Airport (CDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)CDP - MAA
7h 41m₹4,665–12,264
Kurnool to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurnool to Chennai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kurnool to Chennai is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurnool to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kurnool and arriving at Payaigada via Tirupathi, Madhavaram Rountana and M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kurnool City and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Kurnool and Chennai is 522 km. The road distance is 453 km.
The best way to get from Kurnool to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Kurnool City to Perambur takes 9h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kurnool to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Kurnool station.
Kurnool to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kurnool City station.
The best way to get from Kurnool to Chennai is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Kurnool, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kurnool City to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurnool to Payaigada via Tirupati Bus Stand, Tirupathi, Chennai Madhavaram, Madhavaram Rountana, C.B.M.T., and M.G.R. Koyambedu in around 12h 44m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–6,500
Flights from Kadapa Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Hyderabad to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kurnool City to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kurnool City to Umdanagar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- 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 Kurnool City to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- 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 Kurnool to Tirupati Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Non AC Seater
- ₹722
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,300
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–310
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kurnool to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati Bus Stand station.
Kurnool to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurnool to Chennai is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Kurnool to Chennai.
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