The distance between Madurai and Nellore is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Madurai to Nellore by plane, 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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Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore.
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Take the train to Nellore.
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Take the bus to Nellore.
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Take a taxi to Nellore.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Madurai to Nellore by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,860 ($150).
The distance between Madurai and Nellore is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Madurai and Nellore by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madurai to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹11,860 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Madurai and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madurai and Nellore. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Madurai and Nellore with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 10h 55m.
Indian Railways run train services between Madurai and Nellore. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 10h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madurai and Nellore. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Madurai and Nellore with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 11h 25m.
Parveen Travels run regular bus services between Madurai and Nellore. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madurai to Nellore. We recommend that you fly from Madurai (IXM) to Madras (MAA) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Madurai and Nellore. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madurai to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹5,730 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Tirupati (TIR), Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ₹11,860($150) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | ₹5,730($72) | every 2 hours | 623km (387 miles) |
Train | 10h 55m | ₹400($5) | 3 times a week | 671km (417 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | ₹1,910($24) | twice daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Taxi | 8h 55m | ₹12,735($160) | on demand | 617km (383 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | ₹5,810($73) | on demand | 617km (383 miles) |
Air India Limited
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Parveen Travels
The following major airports near Nellore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.