There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Nellore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain 12656 / ...
2h 18m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Nellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
3h 30m₹380–3,000Drive 173.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Nellorecar 173.1 km
2h 46m₹1,937–2,798Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Nelloretaxi 173.1 km
2h 46m₹3,900–4,700
Chennai to Nellore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Nellore is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Nellore is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Nellore. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Nellore. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Nellore is 176 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Nellore without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Chennai Central to Nellore takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Chennai to Nellore bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Nellore is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Nellore every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Nellore every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 30m. 13 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–900
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- LLT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LLT Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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
Chennai to Nellore bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Nellore station.
Chennai to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nellore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Nellore is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Chennai to Nellore.
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