There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Nellai by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai to Nellaibus
2h 38m₹130–2,100Train
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 20605 / ...
2h 39m₹160–1,300Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Madurai to Nellaicar 157.3 km
2h 22m₹1,779–2,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Nellaitaxi 157.3 km
2h 22m₹3,600–4,400Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN4332
2h 56m₹300–750
Madurai to Nellai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Nellai is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Nellai is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Nellai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Madurai and Nellai is 162 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nellai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹130 - ₹2,100.
The bus from Madurai to Nellai takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madurai to Nellai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand station.
Madurai to Nellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nellai is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹130 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Nellai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Nellai once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Nellai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Madurai to Nellai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Nellai is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Madurai to Nellai.
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