The distance between Chennai and Warangal is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chennai to Warangal by train, 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 Vijayawada (VGA) then take the train to Warangal.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Warangal by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,855 ($61).
The distance between Chennai and Warangal is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 549km (341 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Chennai and Warangal by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Warangal is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹4,855 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Warangal, 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 Warangal. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Warangal with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 8h 50m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Warangal. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Warangal. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Vijayawada (VGA) then take the train to Warangal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Warangal. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Warangal. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Warangal is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Warangal. Vijayawada Airport (VGA) (VGA) and Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) (RJA) 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 Warangal. The distance is around 625km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Warangal is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Vijayawada (VGA), Train + 3 similar | 4h 50m | ₹4,855($61) | hourly | 649km (403 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | ₹6,210($78) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 50m | ₹6,130($77) | every 4 hours | 748km (465 miles) |
Fly to Rajahmundry (RJA), Train | 8hrs | ₹5,175($65) | every 4 hours | 885km (550 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ₹320($4) | every 4 hours | 640km (397 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | ₹5,890($74) | on demand | 625km (388 miles) |
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The following major airports near Warangal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.