There are 4 ways to get from Nellore to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain 12604 / ...
3h₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3h 40m₹420–1,400Drive 173 km
- Drive from Nellore to Chennaicar 173 km
2h 41m₹1,945–2,810Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nellore to Chennaitaxi 173 km
2h 41m₹3,900–4,700
Nellore to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Chennai is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nellore and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Nellore and Chennai is 176 km. The road distance is 173 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Nellore to Chennai Central takes 3h including transfers and departs every two hours.
Nellore to Chennai bus services, operated by Medikonda Trravels, depart from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh station.
Nellore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Chennai is to train which takes 3h and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Chennai Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Medikonda Trravels operates a bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 40m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Citi Cabs Nellore
- Phone
- +91 86 12 30 30 30
- Website
- nelloreciticabs.com
LD Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 99 66 58 74 02
- Website
- ldcartravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Nellore to Chennai bus services, operated by Medikonda Trravels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Nellore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Chennai is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Nellore to Chennai.
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