Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu · 154 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada Jan Shatabdi Express #12078 · Sht |
09:54 | 07:25 | 7h 00m | CC,EC |
| Dhanbad Express #13351 · Exp |
00:43 | 22:10 | 52h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gorakhpur Rapti Sagar SF Express #12511 · SF |
01:44 | 23:35 | 56h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Barauni Rapti Sagar Express #12521 · SF |
01:44 | 23:35 | 61h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ahilya Nagari SF Express #22645 · SF |
01:44 | 23:35 | 46h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Korba SF Express #22647 · SF |
01:44 | 23:35 | 44h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Barauni Special Fare Special #06039 · Exp |
03:03 | 23:50 | 65h 59m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin Special Fare AC Special #06019 · Exp |
03:10 | 23:50 | 13h 49m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Banaras Special Fare Kashi Tamil Sangamam Special #06007 · Exp |
07:00 | 04:15 | 65h 22m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Banaras Special Fare Kashi Tamil Sangamam Special #06015 · Exp |
07:00 | 04:15 | 65h 22m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar MAS SHM SPECIAL #02841 · Exp |
07:20 | 04:30 | 30h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Andaman Express #16032 · Exp |
07:59 | 05:10 | 53h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Lucknow Jn.Express #16094 · Exp |
07:59 | 05:10 | 39h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Narasapur Vande Bharat Express #20678 · Exp |
08:29 | 05:30 | 8h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Santragachi AC SF Express #22807 · SF |
10:43 | 08:15 | 26h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gaya Weekly SF Express #12389 · SF |
11:33 | 09:15 | 37h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express #22869 · SF |
12:18 | 10:00 | 12h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhubaneswar SF Express #20853 · SF |
12:19 | 10:00 | 20h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express #22801 · SF |
12:19 | 10:00 | 12h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Navjeevan SF Express #12655 · SF |
12:28 | 10:10 | 31h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| New Jalpaiguri SF Express #22612 · SF |
13:14 | 10:45 | 40h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Pinakini SF Express #12711 · SF |
16:48 | 14:05 | 7h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bilaspur Weekly SF Express #12851 · SF |
18:09 | 15:40 | 22h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Puri SF Express #22859 · SF |
18:49 | 16:25 | 21h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Charlapalli SF Express #12604 · SF |
19:28 | 16:45 | 12h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Jaipur SF Express #12968 · SF |
19:53 | 17:40 | 37h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Jaipur SF Express #12970 · SF |
19:53 | 17:40 | 45h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Grand Trunk Express #12616 · SF |
20:58 | 18:15 | 34h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Howrah Mail #12839 · SF |
21:18 | 19:00 | 28h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Bhagat ki Kothi SF Express #20626 · SF |
22:13 | 19:35 | 40h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Shalimar Weekly SF Express #22825 · SF |
22:23 | 19:50 | 28h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Nellore to Chennai is approximately 154 km (96 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 175 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu.
Indian Railways connects Nellore and Chennai with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 11 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Nellore to Chennai route. The journey takes approximately 3 hrs 53 min covering ~175 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Nellore to Chennai covers approximately 175 km and takes around 2 hrs 34 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
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