Nalgonda to Chennai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Nalgonda, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 591 km
Approx Duration: 13.1 hrs
Route overview
Nalgonda to Chennai is about 591 km by road, roughly 13.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Nalgonda to Chennai
About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Nalgonda. 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.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 296. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 446. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 146 km (about 2h 55m of driving) — Arrive in Chennai
By bus: Nalgonda to Chennai
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nalgonda. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nalgonda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nalgonda → Chennai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~591 km Takes about 13h 8m. Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700.
- Arrive in Chennai
By train: Nalgonda to Chennai
The nearest railway stations are Nalgonda for Nalgonda and Chennai Central for Chennai. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Hyderabad - Chennai Express (12604) — departs 06:56 PM from Nalgonda, arrives 05:55 AM (+1 day) at Chennai Central, 10h 59m
- With one change, 11h 42m in total: Janmabhoomi Express (12806) 08:28 AM Chityala to 01:25 PM Krishna Canal, then Hazrat Nizamuddin-Chennai Duronto (12270) 02:49 PM Krishna Canal to 08:10 PM Chennai Central — change at Krishna Canal (about 1h 24m wait)
- With one change, 11h 47m in total: Visakha Express (17016) 06:08 PM Chityala to 09:40 PM Guntur Jn, then Hyderabad - Chennai Express (12604) 10:25 PM Guntur Jn to 05:55 AM Chennai Central — change at Guntur Jn (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 11h 47m in total: Janmabhoomi Express (12806) 08:28 AM Chityala to 01:25 PM Krishna Canal, then Delhi H.Nizamuddin-Chennai Central Rajdhani Expres (12434) 02:34 PM Krishna Canal to 08:15 PM Chennai Central — change at Krishna Canal (about 1h 9m wait)
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 591 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,600 · Sedan ₹7,780 · SUV ₹10,200 · Innova / MUV ₹11,430 · Tempo Traveller ₹13,300
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹650 · AC Seater ₹1,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹950 · AC Sleeper ₹1,360 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,700
- Train: Sleeper ₹380 · Economy ₹620 · Third AC ₹860 · Second AC ₹1,210 · First AC ₹1,680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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