Hyderabad to Chennai Trains

Several trains are running from Hyderabad to Chennai based on your travel and budget preferences. Booking train tickets from Hyderabad to Chennai is easy and convenient on redRail, an IRCTC-authorized platform offering a variety of train options. You can view a list of trains, including train number, name, travel class, duration, and departure or arrival timings when booking your railway tickets.

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Hyderabad to Chennai Distance

There are 5 trains running from Hyderabad to Chennai, covering an approximate distance of 768 kms km. While some trains run on a daily basis, others run weekly.

Hyderabad to Chennai Timings

The first train from Hyderabad to Chennai is NSL MAS WKLY EXP (16004) departing at 00:50 from Hyderabad (KCG).

The last train from Hyderabad to Chennai is CHARMINAR SF EX (12760), departing at 18:25 from Hyderabad (SC).

The boarding stations for all Hyderabad to Chennai trains are -

• Charlapalli (CHZ)
• Secunderabad Junction (SC)
• Kacheguda (KCG)

• Mgr Chennai Central (MAS)
• Chennai Egmore (MS)
• Tambaram (TBM)

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, home to the remarkable Tamil film industry. It is located on the Bay of Bengal in Eastern India and boasts of being a beach metropolitan city. From magnificent Dravidian-style temples to forts and ancient buildings, from museums to art galleries and beaches, there's something for everyone in Chennai.

The M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway station is the main railway station of Chennai. The station is 142 years old and has a blend of gothic and Romanesque style architecture. Most people prefer to book train tickets when travelling to Chennai to see this heritage station. Six trains run from Hyderabad to Chennai, covering a distance of 707 km.

Chennai is the gatekeeper of South Indian culture with its iconic cuisine, classical dance forms, silk sarees, gorgeous temples and churches. Even though it's a metropolitan city, culture and traditions are a big part of Chennai. Here are a few places you can't miss while in Chennai.

Marina Beach

Located opposite many prominent buildings such as Madras University, Swami Vivekananda museum, AIR and various government offices, this beach is the second longest beach in the world. Enjoy a magnificent view and gorge on street food from the many beach stalls.

Marundeeswarar Temple

Located at Lalitha Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, this temple was constructed in the 9th century during the Chola dynasty. The impressive Dravidian architecture and the many scriptures on the temple's outer walls attract tourists worldwide.

Dakshinachitra museum

This is a heritage museum housing over 4000 artefacts and 1000000 pictures showcasing the rich heritage of South Indian states. The museum has a village theme and backdrop to depict the engaging South Indian rural lifestyle.

Crocodile bank

What was initially built to preserve various reptile species now houses more than 2500 creatures. You can spot various species of snakes, sea turtles, alligators, and water birds from 9 AM to 5:30 PM at the crocodile bank.

Valluvar Kottam

Dedicated to the well-known poet Thiruvalluvar, this heritage monument includes a temple built in the shape of a chariot.

Government Museum

The Chennai government museum is the second oldest museum in India. The museum houses a beautiful set of archaeological, roman and numismatic collections. You can also find exhibits of Buddhist ruins from Amaravati, Bronze gallery scriptures dating back to the Pallava era.

Fort St. George

Built in 1644, Fort St George is among the first British fortresses constructed in India. Visit the Fort George Museum and admire the collection of objects from the British Raj donated by the Madras Presidency. Over 3,600 antiquities make up the collection, including swords, daggers, rifles, pistols, tableware, porcelain, portraits and many more.

It takes around 14:26 hours to cover a distance of 757 km by train from Hyderabad to Chennai. The route covers 18 major stations.

1. Hyderabad Deccan (HYB)
2. Secunderabad (SC)
3. Kazipet Jn (KZJ)
4. Warangal (WL)
5. Mahbubabad (MABD)
6. Dornakal Jn (DKJ)
7. Khammam (KMT)
8. Vijayawada (BZA)
9. Tenali Jn (TEL)
10. Chirala (CLX)
11. Ongole (OGL)
12. Kavali (KVZ)
13. Nellore (NLR)
14. Gudur Jn (GDR)
15. Nayudupeta (NYP)
16. Sullurpeta (SPE)
17. Chennai Egmore (MS)
18. Tambaram (TBM)

You can check your train's timetable and how long it halts at each station on the redRail app before you leave the train for a quick break. Trains usually stop long at Junctions, and these stations offer a wide variety of refreshments and other things local to the region.

Both cities are metropolitan and have well-connected metro lines throughout the city. Reaching the railway station by road could be a hassle, especially when you are trying to make it in time for your train. Metros are easier, and you don't have to waste time in traffic. Here are the best means of transit for both stations.

For Hyderabad

Most trains depart from Hyderabad Deccan railway station or Secunderabad station. Nampally metro station on the red line is a 4-minute walk away from Hyderabad Deccan. Secunderabad metro station on the green line is 1.3 km away from the Secunderabad railway station.

For Chennai

If you're getting down at Chennai Egmore station, you can board the Egmore metro subway station after reaching your destination. Or, if Tambaram is your destination, you can board the Tambaram metro. There are well-connected buses within the city too, and you can always hail a cab, although it will be comparatively expensive.

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