The distance between Salem and Nellore is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salem to Nellore by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nellore → Salem if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nellore.
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Take a taxi to Nellore.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Salem to Nellore by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₹1,035 ($13) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,345 ($130).
The distance between Salem and Nellore is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Salem and Nellore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salem to Nellore is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ₹10,345 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Salem and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₹1,035 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Salem and Nellore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Nellore. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salem and Nellore. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salem and Nellore with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8hrs.
Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Salem and Nellore. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salem to Nellore. We recommend that you take the bus to Nellore. instead which will take 8hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salem and Nellore. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salem to Nellore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ₹1,035 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 8hrs | ₹1,035($13) | once daily | 474km (294 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 15m | ₹10,345($130) | on demand | 427km (265 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | ₹4,060($51) | on demand | 427km (265 miles) |
Indian Railways
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The following major airports near Nellore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.