Eluru to Chennai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 537 km
Approx Duration: 11.9 hrs
Route overview
Eluru to Chennai is about 537 km by road, roughly 11.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Eluru to Chennai
About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Eluru. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 22m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 269. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 419. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 119 km (about 2h 22m of driving) — Arrive in Chennai
By bus: Eluru to Chennai
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Eluru. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Eluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Eluru → Chennai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~537 km Takes about 11h 56m. Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,550.
- Arrive in Chennai
By train: Eluru to Chennai
The nearest railway stations are Powerpet for Eluru and Chennai Central for Chennai. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Bhubaneswar-Puducherry Superfast Express (12898) — departs 12:18 AM from Powerpet, arrives 09:00 AM at Chennai Egmore, 8h 42m
- Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express (18496) — departs 12:29 AM from Powerpet, arrives 09:00 AM at Chennai Egmore, 8h 31m
- New Jalpaiguri-Chennai SF Express (12754) — departs 06:02 AM from Powerpet, arrives 02:55 PM at Chennai Central, 8h 53m
- Coromandel Express (12841) — departs 09:16 AM from Powerpet, arrives 05:15 PM at Chennai Central, 7h 59m
- Howrah Chennai Superfast Mail (12839) — departs 06:53 PM from Powerpet, arrives 03:50 AM (+1 day) at Chennai Central, 8h 57m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 537 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,010 · Sedan ₹7,080 · SUV ₹9,280 · Innova / MUV ₹10,400 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,110
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹780 · Second AC ₹1,100 · First AC ₹1,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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