Visakhapatnam to Chennai

Visakhapatnam to Chennai

Visakhapatnam
Chennai
Wed, May 22
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Visakhapatnam to Chennai Schedule

Visakhapatnam to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 01:50 - 14:10₹ 1,560
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 05:50 - 20:35₹ 1,400
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 07:25 - 20:30₹ 3,125
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 08:55 - 21:40₹ 1,950
IndiGo Economy #6E88112:25 - 13:35₹ 5,580
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 14:10 - 03:15₹ 708
Sri Tulasi AC Sleeper 17:00 - 08:30₹ 3,117
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 19:10 - 07:50₹ 1,460
IndiGo Economy 20:40 - 00:35₹ 5,409

Transportation from Visakhapatnam to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Visakhapatnam to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:50 AM
Latest Departure6:35 PM
Departures per day6
Distance800 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, IndiGo, Kkaveri Travels, Sks Logistics, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Tulasi , V Kaveri Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Visakhapatnam to Chennai

Travelling between Visakhapatnam and Chennai is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 41.51 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 25.78.

How long does it take to get from Visakhapatnam to Chennai?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Visakhapatnam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Chennai.

How much does it cost to get from Visakhapatnam to Chennai?

Travelling between Visakhapatnam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 25.78 if you opt for a V Kaveri Travels bus and as expensive as USD 41.51 if you buy a Sri Krishna Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Visakhapatnam and Chennai ?

  • 6 from Visakhapatnam to Chennai starting from 16:30 Visakhapatnam until 18:00 Visakhapatnam

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Visakhapatnam to Chennai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Visakhapatnam to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 54.96.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Visakhapatnam and Chennai

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Visakhapatnam to Chennai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Visakhapatnam and Chennai

Kkaveri Travels, Sks Logistics, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Tulasi , V Kaveri Travels, YBM Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Visakhapatnam to Chennai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 40% took a train
  • 40% opted for a bus
  • 20% decided to fly