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How to get fromNellore to Karaikalby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nellore to Karaikal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Nellore - Chennai
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Nagorebus bus
    6h 47m
    ₹969–2,525

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain train 12626 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Karaikaltrain train 11017
    14h
    ₹441–3,358

  3. Train via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain train 12711 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikaltrain train 16175 / ...
    10h 41m
    ₹492–3,858

  4. Drive  449.7 km

    1. Drive from Nellore to Karaikalcar car 449.7 km
    6h 57m
    ₹5,131–7,412

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nellore to Karaikaltaxi taxi 449.7 km
    6h 57m
    ₹7,000–8,500

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TIR - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikaltrain train
    14h 10m
    ₹14,981–28,268

  7. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
    13h 5m

Nellore to Karaikal by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹492Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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.

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