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 Thiruvarur Jntrain 22673
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain 06832 / ...
11h 28m₹411–3,144Drive 449.7 km
- Drive from Nellore to Karaikalcar 449.7 km
6h 57m₹5,056–7,302Taxi
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain
13h 39m₹10,931–25,168Bus 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 15mTrain via Tirupati
- Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain 17210 / ...
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain 11017
13h 35m₹441–3,358
Nellore to Karaikal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Karaikal is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 28m.
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 Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
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, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 28m.
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 Thiruvarur Jn in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nellore to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Nellore to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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 Thiruvarur Jn 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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