There are 7 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
5h 47m₹7,766–17,114Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Nelloretrain 16787
18h 15m₹557–4,305Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain 12656 / ...
14h 1m₹617–4,866Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Nellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
14h 3mDrive 750.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Nellorecar 750.9 km
11h 25m₹8,392–12,122Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
7h 4m₹8,304–13,113Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Thoothukudi - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
15h 37m₹898–2,215
Thoothukudi to Nellore by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Nellore via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Nellore via Chennai Egmore and Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Nellore is 739 km. The road distance is 750.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore without a car is to train via Chennai which takes 14h 1m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Nellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Nellore is to train via Chennai which takes 14h 1m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Nellore, India?
You can take a train from Tuti Melur to Nellore via Chennai Egmore, Chennai Park, and Chennai Central in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Nellore via Chennai in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- 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 Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- 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 Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- 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 Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 57m
- 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 Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Nellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Nellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Thoothukudi to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Nellore is 751 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Thoothukudi to Nellore.
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