How to travel from Rishikesh to Nellore, India

The distance between Rishikesh and Nellore is around 2,003km (1,245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rishikesh to Nellore by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,600($195)
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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Nellore.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,195($15)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Nellore.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,134km (1,326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rishikesh and Nellore

There are several options for getting from Rishikesh to Nellore by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,600 ($195).

The distance between Rishikesh and Nellore is around 2,003km (1,245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,750km (1,087 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rishikesh and Nellore by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rishikesh to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹15,600 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Rishikesh and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rishikesh and Nellore. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rishikesh to Nellore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Indian Railways run train services between Rishikesh and Nellore. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 1 day 13h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rishikesh and Nellore. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rishikesh to Nellore. We recommend that you fly from Dehra Dun (DED) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Rishikesh and Nellore. The distance is around 2,134km (1,326 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rishikesh to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ₹15,600 ($195).

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Transport options from Rishikesh to Nellore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 25m
₹15,600($195)
hourly2,003km (1,245 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train6h 40m
₹9,870($125)
every 2 hours2,185km (1,357 miles)
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train9h 15m
₹11,780($150)
once daily2,372km (1,474 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 13h
₹1,195($15)
4 times a week2,272km (1,412 miles)
Train via Hazrat Nizamuddin1 day 14h
₹1,275($16)
5 times a week2,349km (1,460 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
₹20,055($250)
on demand2,134km (1,326 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