There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
1h 6m₹5,606–24,061Train via Chennai Central
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Cuddapahtrain 12164 / ...
5h 47m₹234–1,643Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Kadapabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 3mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa258.7 km
3h 55mDrive 258.7 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapacar 258.7 km
3h 55m₹2,897–4,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapataxi 258.7 km
3h 55m₹5,500–7,000Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Cuddapahtrain 09420 / ...
6h 48m₹319–2,544Bus via Thirumangalam
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirupati - Subbalakshmi Statue to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roadsbus FlixBus IN5341 / ...
10h 3m₹482–1,076
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa by subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa is to train via Chennai Central which costs ₹230 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Kadapa via Chennai Madhavaram and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Cuddapah via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kadapa is 233 km. The road distance is 258.7 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa without a car is to train via Chennai Central which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa is to fly which takes 1h 6m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹25,000. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Central, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 47m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Kadapa, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Cuddapah 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tirupati to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirupati - Subbalakshmi Statue to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddapah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kadapa.
There are six+ hotels available in Kadapa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kadapa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.