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 29m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹26,000.

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 bus and ferry which takes 22h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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 29m
₹11,014–25,407
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
₹7,214–9,961
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
₹7,294–10,561
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
₹11,477–32,772
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
7h 2m
₹20,124–62,362
Fly Bandaranaike International Airport 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 20m
₹20,574–68,912

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

47Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

₹9,975Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sri Lanka to Nellore.

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Distance: 852 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 bus from Pettah to Nellore via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, and Chennai in around 22h 38m.

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