How to travel from Chennai to Kurnool, India

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.

5 routes found

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 to Cuddapah (CDP), Train

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,730($72)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kurnool.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,940($150)
Operated by

Tenride

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Kurnool

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chennai to Kurnool

Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Kurnool

Transport options from Chennai to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
₹5,730($72)
every 20 mins521km (324 miles)
Plane and Train7h 15m
₹6,050($76)
once a week811km (504 miles)
Train
10h 25m
₹320($4)
once daily531km (330 miles)
Taxi
6h 35m
₹11,940($150)
on demand455km (283 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
₹4,300($54)
on demand455km (283 miles)

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Airports near Kurnool

The following major airports near Kurnool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Kurnool
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kurnool
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Kurnool