There are 6 ways to get from Nerul to Chennai by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Nerul to Santacruztrain
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BOM - MAA
5h 16m₹6,047–9,578Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thane to Peramburtrain 12163 / ...
21h 42m₹558–4,320Bus via Mahadevapura
- Take the bus from Nerul to Marathahallibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Kalamandir to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
27h 57m₹2,040–5,030Drive 1,174.5 km
- Drive from Nerul to Chennaicar 1,174.5 km
17h 22m₹13,146–18,988Train to Pune Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thane to Pune Jntrain
- Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PNQ - MAA
8h 4m₹5,210–9,876Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai to Chennaibus redbusIndia_VE A/C Sleeper
32h 47m
Nerul to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nerul to Chennai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 21h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nerul to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nerul to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nerul and arriving at Chennai Madhavaram via FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Kalamandir and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Nerul to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Nerul and arriving at Perambur via Thane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.
The distance between Nerul and Chennai is 1083 km. The road distance is 1174.5 km.
The best way to get from Nerul to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Nerul to Chennai, including transfers.
Nerul to Chennai bus services, operated by Orange Tours and Travels, depart from Nerul station.
Nerul to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thane station.
The best way to get from Nerul to Chennai is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Mahadevapura, which costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500 and takes 27h 57m.
What companies run services between Nerul, Mahārāshtra, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,300 and the journey takes 20h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nerul to Chennai Madhavaram via Marathahalli, FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Kalamandir, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, and Tirupati in around 27h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Goa Mopa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- mumbaisuburban.gov.in
Train from Nerul to Santacruz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹10–22
- Schedules at
- wr.indianrailways.gov.in
- 2nd Class
- ₹10–13
- 1st Class
- ₹55–80
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thane to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
Train from Thane to Pune Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 92280 09590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orange tours and travels
Bus from Nerul to Marathahalli
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–3,600
- Website
- Orange tours and travels
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,500–3,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Kalamandir to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Mumbai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Mumbai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
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Booking & Getting There
Nerul to Chennai bus services, operated by Orange Tours and Travels, arrive at Marathahalli station.
Nerul to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nerul to Chennai is 1174 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Nerul to Chennai.
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