Chennai to Eluru by train
Eluru lies 413 km (256 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 55 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 504 km (313 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Eluru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 218,020 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Eluru railway station, Powerpet railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Eluru from Chennai?
413 km (256 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 504 km (313 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Eluru by train?
About 7 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Eluru?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.