Travelling between Chennai and Kothapatnam is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.35 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.27.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 6 hours to travel between Chennai and Kothapatnam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kothapatnam. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 58m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 30m to reach Kothapatnam.
Travelling between Chennai and Kothapatnam can be as cheap as USD 4.27 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 48.35 if you buy a YBM Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Kothapatnam.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Medikonda Trravels, YBM Travels
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 58m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:35 PM |
| Departures per day | 28 |
| Distance | 199 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, Medikonda Trravels, YBM Travels |