There are 6 ways to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
6h 52m₹7,752–17,053Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nellore to Maniyachchi Jntrain 16788
18h 8m₹559–4,320Bus
- Take the bus from Nellore to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
14hTrain via Chennai
- Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain 12711 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tuti Melurtrain 12693
14h 29m₹612–4,858Drive 755.7 km
- Drive from Nellore to Thoothukudicar 755.7 km
11h 9m₹8,445–12,199Bus via Tambaram
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminalbus FlixBus IN5210
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Tuticorinbus
16h 28m₹828–2,215
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi is to bus via Tambaram which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 16h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nellore to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Thoothukudi via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Nellore to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Nellore and arriving at Tuti Melur via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
The distance between Nellore and Thoothukudi is 739 km. The road distance is 755.7 km.
The best way to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi, including transfers.
Nellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Nellore station.
Nellore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nellore station.
The best way to get from Nellore to Thoothukudi is to bus which takes 14h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,900 and takes 14h 29m.
What companies run services between Nellore, India and Thoothukudi, India?
You can take a bus from Nellore to Thoothukudi via Chennai in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nellore to Tuti Melur via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 14h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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 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 Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Nellore to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Nellore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Nellore to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nellore - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,200
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹550–1,200
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Booking & Getting There
Nellore to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Nellore to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nellore to Thoothukudi is 756 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Nellore to Thoothukudi.
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