The distance between Chennai and Kurnool is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chennai to Kurnool by train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Madras (MAA) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City.
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Take the train to Kurnool City.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Chennai to Kurnool by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,730 ($72).
The distance between Chennai and Kurnool is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 10h 25m to get from Chennai and Kurnool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹5,730 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Kurnool. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Kurnool with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 10h 25m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Kurnool. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 6h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Kurnool. Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Kurnool. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Kurnool is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | ₹5,730($72) | every 20 mins | 521km (324 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 15m | ₹6,050($76) | once a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Train | 10h 25m | ₹320($4) | once daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 35m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | ₹4,300($54) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
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