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How to get fromChennai to Nellaiby subway, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Nellai by subway, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3h 48m
    ₹8,530–16,338

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelvelitrain train 12633 / ...
    10h 19m
    ₹340–2,700

  3. Bus via Sattur

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Satturbus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Sattur -Bypass to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus bus FlixBus IN4430 / ...
    11h 32m
    ₹776–4,460

  4. Drive  608.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Nellaicar car 608.9 km
    9h 4m
    ₹6,817–9,846

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Nellaitaxi taxi 608.9 km
    9h 4m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus bus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
    14h 6m
    ₹858–3,027

Chennai to Nellai by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹776Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nellai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Nellai via Sattur, FlixBus Sattur -Bypass, and FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai in around 11h 32m.

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