Chennai → Hyderabad
Search live fares, hotels or plan the whole trip
Tamil Nadu to Telangana · 549 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central-H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express #12611 · GR |
06:10 | 14:42 | 8h 32m | 3A |
| Chennai Central-Delhi H.Nizamuddin Rajdhani Expres #12433 · Raj |
06:10 | 14:39 | 8h 29m | 1A,2A,3A |
| Chennai-Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express #12269 · Drnt |
06:40 | 14:51 | 8h 11m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| MADURAI - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Tamil Nadu S Kranti #12651 · SKr |
08:00 | 19:16 | 11h 16m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Lucknow Express #16093 · Exp |
05:15 | 17:55 | 12h 40m | 3A,SL |
| Andaman Express #16031 · Exp |
05:15 | 17:55 | 12h 40m | 3A,SL |
| CHENNAI EGMORE - GAYA SF Exp #12390 · SF |
07:30 | 17:30 | 10h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| KANYAKUMARI - D H NIZAMUDDIN Thirukkural Exp #12641 · SF |
08:00 | 19:23 | 11h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Navajivan Express #12656 · SF |
09:35 | 20:15 | 10h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Dehradun Express #12687 · SF |
09:45 | 20:30 | 10h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai Chandigarh Express Slip #12687-Slip · SF |
09:45 | 20:30 | 10h 45m | 3A,SL |
| Puducherry-New Delhi SF Express #22403 · SF |
12:31 | 23:50 | 11h 19m | 2A,3A,SL |
| CHENNAI EGMORE - JODHPUR Exp #16125 · Exp |
15:15 | 00:58 | 9h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| BANGALORE - PATLIPUTRA Sanghamitra SF Exp #12295 · SF |
15:40 | 01:11 | 9h 31m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MYSORE - DARBHANGA BAGMATI SF Exp #12578 · SF |
16:15 | 01:55 | 9h 40m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Jaipur Express #12969 · SF |
17:35 | 03:15 | 9h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| CHENNAI CENTRAL - CHHAPRA Ganga Kaveri Exp #12669 · SF |
17:35 | 03:58 | 10h 23m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Jaipur SF Express #12967 · SF |
17:35 | 03:15 | 9h 40m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Charminar Express #12759 · SF |
18:10 | 04:13 | 10h 03m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Grand Trunk (GT) Express #12615 · SF |
19:15 | 05:03 | 9h 48m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Chennai-Bilaspur Express #12852 · SF |
21:10 | 06:43 | 9h 33m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Tamil Nadu Express #12621 · SF |
22:00 | 07:03 | 9h 03m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| Raptisagar Express #12522 · SF |
23:25 | 09:20 | 9h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rapti Sagar Expres #12512 · SF |
23:25 | 09:20 | 9h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilyanagari Express #16326 · Exp |
23:25 | 09:20 | 9h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Trivandrum-Korba Express #16328 · Exp |
23:25 | 09:20 | 9h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Chennai to Warangal is approximately 549 km (341 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 642 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Telangana.
Warangal does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is Hyderabad (HYD). Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.
Search Flights to Nearest AirportIndian Railways connects Chennai and Warangal with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 9 hrs 53 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Chennai to Warangal route. The journey takes approximately 12 hrs 50 min covering ~642 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Chennai to Warangal BusesThe drive from Chennai to Warangal is a long one — approximately 642 km taking around 8 hrs 11 min. Plan at least one overnight halt. Fatigue driving on Indian highways is dangerous.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India
Compare live fares, hotels and full trip bundles for your route.