How to travel from Nellore to Chennai, India

The distance between Nellore and Chennai is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nellore to Chennai 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 Chennai Central.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹160($2)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Chennai Central.

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

Bharathi Travels

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chennai.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,375($55)
Operated by

LD Car Travels

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Nellore to Chennai by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹160 ($2) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹4,375 ($55).

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

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Nellore and Chennai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nellore to Chennai is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ₹4,375 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Chennai, 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 Nellore and Chennai. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nellore and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Nellore and Chennai. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Nellore and Chennai. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Bharathi Travels run regular bus services between Nellore and Chennai. 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 Nellore to Chennai. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Nellore and Chennai. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Chennai is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ₹160 ($2).

How do I get from Nellore to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Chennai

Transport options from Nellore to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
₹160($2)
every 2 hours176km (110 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
₹795($10)
every 20 mins175km (109 miles)
Taxi
2h 35m
₹4,375($55)
on demand175km (109 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
₹1,670($21)
on demand175km (109 miles)

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Airports near Chennai

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

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chennai
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Chennai
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Chennai