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₹420–1,400Drive 173.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Nellorecar 173.1 km
2h 46m₹1,934–2,794Taxi
- 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 SLGT 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 ₹420 - ₹1,400 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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Nellore hourly, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Two 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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
- 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
- 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 SLGT 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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