How to travel from Kurnool to Nellore, India

The distance between Kurnool and Nellore is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kurnool to Nellore by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Renigunta Jn and then to Nellore.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Tirupati Bus Stand and then to Nellore.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,750($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nellore.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,560($95)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Nellore.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance326km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurnool and Nellore

There are several options for getting from Kurnool to Nellore by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,560 ($95).

The distance between Kurnool and Nellore is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Kurnool and Nellore by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kurnool to Nellore is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹7,560 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Kurnool and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurnool and Nellore. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kurnool to Nellore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Renigunta Jn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kurnool and Nellore. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kurnool and Nellore. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kurnool to Nellore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tirupati Bus Stand. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

APSRTC, Kallada Tours and Travels and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Kurnool and Nellore. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurnool to Nellore. We recommend that you take the train to Renigunta Jn and then to Nellore. instead which will take 8h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nellore is Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Nellore. Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kurnool and Nellore. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurnool to Nellore is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kurnool and Nellore

Transport options from Kurnool to Nellore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 50m
₹400($5)
twice daily513km (319 miles)
Train via Cuddapah10h 10m
₹400($5)
once daily533km (331 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
₹1,750($22)
twice daily474km (295 miles)
Taxi
4h 50m
₹7,560($95)
on demand326km (203 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
₹3,105($39)
on demand326km (203 miles)

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Airports near Nellore

The following major airports near Nellore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Nellore
MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
164km (102 miles) from Nellore
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Nellore