Chennai to Nellore by train
Nellore lies 155 km (96 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 58 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 189 km (117 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Nellore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 547,621 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Chennai to Nellore
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Staying in Nellore
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Nellore. Of the 30 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22). Guests have left 607 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nellore from Chennai?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Nellore by train?
About 2 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Nellore?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nellore?
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Nellore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.