What is the cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore?

The cheapest way to get from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to Nellore?

The fastest way to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Sri Lanka to Nellore?

The distance between Sri Lanka and Nellore is 852 km.

How do I travel from Sri Lanka to Nellore without a car?

The best way to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore without a car is to train and ferry via Thiruvarur which takes 22h 50m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Nellore?

There are 24+ hotels available in Nellore.

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

How to get fromSri Lanka to Nellore

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore by plane, train, ferry, 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.

Fly Bandaranaike International Airport 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 24m
₹11,010–23,402
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
₹7,212–9,956
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
₹7,292–10,556
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
23h 10m
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport 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
6h 27m
₹18,120–57,357
Fly Jaffna to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JAF - MAA
2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Nelloretrain
5h 36m
₹11,475–32,770

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

51Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,889Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore.

Launch map view

Distance: 852 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Sri Lanka 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 train from Colombo Fort to Nellore via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 22h 50m.

Airlines