There are 8 ways to get from Kollam to Nellore by taxi, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
7h 44m₹8,798–15,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nelloretrain 22503 / ...
17h 24m₹460–3,500Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Kollam to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - No1 Tollbus
- Take the bus from No.1 Toll Gate to Nellorebus
14h 28m₹2,076–5,429Drive 885.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Nellorecar 885.5 km
12h 53m₹9,924–14,335Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
8h 48m₹7,630–17,943Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
13h 13m₹7,992–18,657Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
13h 28m₹5,775–15,636Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Nellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
21h 17m
Kollam to Nellore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Nellore is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Nellore is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Nellore via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and No.1 Toll Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Nellore. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 24m.
The distance between Kollam and Nellore is 878 km. The road distance is 885.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nellore without a car is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kollam to Nellore, including transfers.
Kollam to Nellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nellore is to bus via Tiruchirappalli which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h 24m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Nellore, India?
You can take a bus from Kollam to Nellore via Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - No1 Toll, and No.1 Toll Gate in around 14h 28m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Nellore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kollam Jn to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - No1 Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from No.1 Toll Gate to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,500
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,300–3,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kollam to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kollam to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
Bus from Bengaluru to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Nimbhera)
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Nellore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Nellore bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kollam to Nellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nellore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Nellore is 885 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Kollam to Nellore.
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