There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Nellore by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
best- 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
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nelloretrain 22503 / ...
17h 24m₹460–3,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Srivilliputhurbus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus
18h 3mDrive 885.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Nellorecar 885.5 km
12h 53m₹9,987–14,426Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
10h 37m₹5,426–12,273Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
9h 17m₹9,579–14,621Train 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₹8,492–19,657Train 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 via Erode
- Take the bus from Kollam to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Erode, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
19h 43m
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 train and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Nellore. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh via Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 3m.
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 877 km. The road distance is 885.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nellore without a car is to train which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Kollam to Nellore, including transfers.
Kollam to Nellore bus services, operated by Jayavin 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 train which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 3m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Nellore, India?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh via Srivilliputhur, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 18h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
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 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 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 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 Srivilliputhur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,000
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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 Jayavin Travels, arrive at Srivilliputhur 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.
There are 23+ hotels available in Nellore.









