What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nellore?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Nellore is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 24h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Nellore?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Nellore is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Nellore?

The distance between Colombo and Nellore is 874 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Nellore without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Nellore without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 22h 38m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Nellore?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Colombo to Nellore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nellore?

There are 24+ hotels available in Nellore.

Colombo to Nellore - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Nellore by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CMB - MAA
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
5h 43m
₹12,773–27,486
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Nelloretrain
24h 55m
₹7,215–9,964
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
4. Take the bus from Chennai to Nellorebus
22h 38m
Train, ferry via Thiruvarur
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nelloretrain
22h 50m
₹7,295–10,564
Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane CMB - TIR
2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nelloretrain
7h 16m
₹21,883–64,441
Fly to Kadapa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane CMB - CDP
2. Take the train from Cuddapah to Renigunta Jntrain
3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nelloretrain
9h 34m
₹22,333–70,991

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

47Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,996Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Nellore, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Nellore. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Chennai International Airport (MAA), walk to Airport, take the subway to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, walk to Chennai Central, then take the train to Nellore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Nellore via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Chennai in around 22h 38m.

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