There are 7 ways to get from Nellore to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Nellore - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus
6h 47m₹969–2,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain 12626 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
14h₹441–3,358Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain 12711 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain 16175 / ...
10h 41m₹492–3,858Drive 449.7 km
- Drive from Nellore to Karaikalcar 449.7 km
6h 57m₹5,133–7,414Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nellore to Karaikaltaxi 449.7 km
6h 57m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain
14h 10m₹14,981–28,268Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
13h 5m
Nellore to Karaikal by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Nagore via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Nellore to Karaikal. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Karaikal via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Nellore and Karaikal is 480 km. The road distance is 449.7 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Karaikal without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Nellore to Karaikal, including transfers.
Nellore to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Nellore station.
Nellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Karaikal is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,900 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Karaikal, India?
You can take a bus from Nellore to Karaikal via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Nagore in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nellore to Karaikal via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 10h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- 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 Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- 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
Train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Nellore to Karaikal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Nellore to Karaikal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Karaikal is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Nellore to Karaikal.
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