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How to get fromColombo to Nelloreby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Nellore by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CMB - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain train
    6h 4m
    ₹12,385–26,379

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Nelloretrain train
    23h 5m
    ₹7,300–10,576

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    22h 40m

  4. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane CMB - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nelloretrain train
    7h 48m
    ₹23,915–69,479

  5. Train, ferry via Tirupati

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Nelloretrain train
    25h 40m
    ₹7,330–10,876

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,655Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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 Trisulam, take the line 06722 train to Chennai Park, walk to Chennai Central, then take the train to Nellore. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pettah to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 22h 40m.

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