How to travel from Nellore to Chinnakanal, India
The distance between Nellore and Chinnakanal is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nellore to Chinnakanal by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chinnakanal → Nellore if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Renigunta Jn, plane and taxi
Take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Madurai (IXM) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost₹15,520($195)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Chennai and then to Bodi.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₹2,465($31)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Kodaikanal Road then take a taxi to Chinnakanal.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost₹3,500($44)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nellore and Chinnakanal
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nellore to Chinnakanal by train, plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₹1,355 ($17) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,520 ($195).
The distance between Nellore and Chinnakanal is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Nellore and Chinnakanal by train, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nellore to Chinnakanal is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ₹15,520 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Nellore and Chinnakanal, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,355 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nellore and Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn then fly from Tirupati (TIR) to Madurai (IXM) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nellore and Chinnakanal. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nellore to Chinnakanal. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chennai, Chennai-Pt Dr. M G R Bus Stand and Bodi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
Parveen Travels and SETC run regular bus services between Nellore and Chinnakanal. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 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 Chinnakanal. We recommend that you take the train to Chennai Central then fly from Madras (MAA) to Kochi (COK) then take a taxi to Chinnakanal. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Chinnakanal is Cochin International Airport (COK) (COK) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) 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 Chinnakanal. The distance is around 720km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nellore to Chinnakanal is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₹8,995 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nellore and Chinnakanal
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Renigunta Jn, plane and taxi + 4 similar | 6h 50m | ₹15,520($195) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
| Train to Renigunta Jn, plane and taxi | 7h 10m | ₹19,500($245) | hourly | 709km (441 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 10m | ₹8,995($115) | every 3 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
| Train to Chennai Central, plane and taxi | 8h 10m | ₹9,390($120) | every 3 hours | 753km (468 miles) |
| Train to Chennai Central, plane and taxi | 8h 20m | ₹9,790($125) | every 3 hours | 783km (487 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | ₹2,465($31) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 13h 45m | ₹3,500($44) | twice a week | 749km (465 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 20h 15m | ₹1,355($17) | 4 times a day | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | ₹6,765($85) | on demand | 720km (447 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nellore and Chinnakanal
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Starlight Airline
Air India Limited
Spicejet
Bus companies
Parveen Travels
SETC
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Chinnakanal
The following major airports near Chinnakanal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Chinnakanal
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Chinnakanal
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chinnakanal