How to travel from Chennai to Nellore, India

The distance between Chennai and Nellore is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Nellore by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nellore.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Nellore.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Bharathi Travels

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nellore.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,375($55)
Operated by

Tenride

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Drive

Drive to Nellore.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Nellore

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Nellore by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Chennai and Nellore is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chennai and Nellore by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Nellore is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₹160 ($2).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹160 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Nellore. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Nellore with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Nellore. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Nellore. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chennai and Nellore with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 30m.

Bharathi Travels run regular bus services between Chennai and Nellore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Nellore. We recommend that you take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nellore is Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Nellore. Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Nellore. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Nellore is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).

How do I get from Chennai to Nellore

Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Nellore

Transport options from Chennai to Nellore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
₹160($2)
every 2 hours176km (110 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₹795($10)
every 20 mins177km (110 miles)
Taxi
2h 40m
₹4,375($55)
on demand175km (109 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
₹1,670($21)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Nellore

The following major airports near Nellore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Nellore
MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Nellore
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Nellore