What is the best way to travel from Vijayawada to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Vijayawada?
You can reach Chennai with just £5 by taking a Train from Indian Railways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Indian Railways6h 20m014:30VijayawadaTrain Station20:50ChennaiCentral Station Bus Stop0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 14:30:00 to Central Station Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 20:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Intrcity Smartbus9h 0m021:30VijayawadaNunna Bus Stop06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Nunna Bus Stop, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 21:30:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Sri Krishna Travels9h 0m020:00VijayawadaPandit Nehru Bus Station05:00ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Sri Krishna Travels goes from Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 20:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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NueGo10h 15m018:40VijayawadaNunna Bus Stop04:55ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0Premium EconomyA Bus from NueGo goes from Nunna Bus Stop, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 18:40:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 04:55:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt. Ltd.8h 15m004:15VijayawadaPandit Nehru Bus Station12:30ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt. Ltd. goes from Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 04:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m019:55Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport21:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 19:55:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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IndiGo Airlines10h 5m020:15Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport06:20Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 20:15:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Air India27h 25m021:05Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport00:30Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 21:05:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
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Air India6h 45m018:15Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport01:00Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 18:15:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Vijayawada to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai from Vijayawada in just 1h 10m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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IndiGo Airlines1h 10m019:55Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport21:05Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 19:55:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Air India6h 45m018:15Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport01:00Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 18:15:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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IndiGo Airlines10h 5m020:15Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport06:20Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from IndiGo Airlines goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 20:15:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
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Air India27h 25m021:05Vijayawada AirportVijayawada Airport00:30Chennai AirportChennai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air India goes from Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada Airport (India) at 22/03/2026 21:05:00 to Chennai Airport, Chennai Airport (India) arriving at 24/03/2026 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £137 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
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Indian Railways6h 20m014:30VijayawadaTrain Station20:50ChennaiCentral Station Bus Stop0First ClassA Train from Indian Railways goes from Train Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 14:30:00 to Central Station Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 20:50:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt. Ltd.8h 15m004:15VijayawadaPandit Nehru Bus Station12:30ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0Premium EconomyA Bus from Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt. Ltd. goes from Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 04:15:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 12:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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VKV Travels8h 45m015:00VijayawadaPandit Nehru Bus Station23:45ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from VKV Travels goes from Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 15:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:45:00. 50 First Class ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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Intrcity Smartbus9h 0m021:30VijayawadaNunna Bus Stop06:30ChennaiThiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Nunna Bus Stop, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 21:30:00 to Thiyagaraya Nagar Coach Station, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Sri Krishna Travels9h 0m020:00VijayawadaPandit Nehru Bus Station05:00ChennaiC.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Sri Krishna Travels goes from Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada (India) at 22/03/2026 20:00:00 to C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) arriving at 23/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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What are the most popular stations in Vijayawada and Chennai?
In Vijayawada, you will usually depart from Sri Posani Narasimha Rao Chowdari Rd, Pandit Nehru Bus Station or Train Station, while in Chennai you will be arriving at C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Egmore Railway Station or Central Station Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chennai from Vijayawada? With 11 connections between 15 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Vijayawada and Chennai, you can pay as low as £5 with a Train from Indian Railways.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from IndiGo Airlines: you will get to Chennai in just 1h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Vijayawada and Chennai are IndiGo Airlines, Air India and Intrcity Smartbus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Vijayawada and Chennai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Yanamalakuduru or to Tiruvottiyūr, and look at flights from Vijayawada Airport, and landing at Chennai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Vijayawada to Chennai?
The most popular companies between Vijayawada and Chennai, are IndiGo Airlines, Air India and Intrcity Smartbus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Krishna Travels, NueGo and 2 more.
Train companies: Indian Railways
Airlines: IndiGo Airlines and Air India
All you need to know when you travel from Vijayawada to Chennai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vijayawada to Chennai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vijayawada to Chennai
How can I reach Chennai from Vijayawada?
Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Chennai from Vijayawada.
How far is Chennai from Vijayawada?
The distance between Vijayawada and Chennai is 382.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vijayawada and Chennai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 65 kgs, and a flight 94 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vijayawada to Chennai?
You can get to Chennai with just £5 by taking a Train from Indian Railways.
What is the fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Chennai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chennai in just 1h 10m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines.
More routes to Vijayawada and to Chennai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vijayawada and to Chennai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
