How to travel from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool, India

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KurnoolTiruchchirāppalli if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,570($70)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Kurnool.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,345($42)
Operated by

Kallada Tours and Travels

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Train

Take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹480($6)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool

There are several options for getting from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹480 ($6) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹5,570 ($70).

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 12h 5m to get from Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹5,570 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹480 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 16h 40m.

Indian Railways run train services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool. Trains depart once a week and will take around 16h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kulithalai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.

Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 5m and will usually cost around ₹3,345 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tiruchchirāppalli and Kurnool

Transport options from Tiruchchirāppalli to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 35m
₹5,570($70)
once a week1,012km (629 miles)
Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train8h 15m
₹11,220($140)
every 20 mins736km (457 miles)
Fly to Bengaluru (BLR), Train8h 45m
₹5,255($66)
twice daily686km (426 miles)
Bus
12h 5m
₹3,345($42)
once daily728km (452 miles)
Train
16h 40m
₹480($6)
once a week895km (556 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
₹6,365($80)
on demand676km (420 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