There are 7 ways to get from Karaikal to Nellore by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
9h 10m₹862–2,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jntrain 11018
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nelloretrain 12733 / ...
13h 3m₹442–3,402Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain 16176 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain 12656 / ...
9h 49m₹495–3,928Drive 453.9 km
- Drive from Karaikal to Nellorecar 453.9 km
7h 3m₹5,179–7,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karaikal to Nelloretaxi 453.9 km
7h 3m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
9h 40m₹5,860–10,769Bus
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
12h 26m
Karaikal to Nellore by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaikal to Nellore is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹850 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Karaikal to Nellore is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaikal to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Nagore and arriving at FlixBus Nellore - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaikal to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Karaikal and arriving at Nellore via Tambaram and Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Karaikal and Nellore is 491 km. The road distance is 453.9 km.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Nellore without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Karaikal to Nellore, including transfers.
Karaikal to Nellore bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Nagore station.
Karaikal to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikal station.
The best way to get from Karaikal to Nellore is to bus via Chennai which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹490 - ₹4,000 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Nellore, India?
You can take a vehicle from Karaikal to FlixBus Nellore - Bypass via Nagore, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karaikal to Nellore via Tambaram, Chennai Park, and Chennai Central in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikal to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
Train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
Train from Karaikal to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Nagore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹260–550
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Karaikal to Nellore bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Karaikal to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaikal to Nellore is 454 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Karaikal to Nellore.
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