How to travel from Shimla to Nellore, India

The distance between Shimla and Nellore is around 2,196km (1,365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m.

6 routes found

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

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹22,680($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to New Delhi and then to Nellore.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,980($50)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ambāla then take the train to Ludhiana Jn and then to Nellore.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nellore.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,288km (1,422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimla and Nellore

There are several options for getting from Shimla to Nellore by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,590 ($20) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹22,680 ($285).

The distance between Shimla and Nellore is around 2,196km (1,365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,874km (1,164 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Shimla and Nellore by taxi, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shimla to Nellore is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ₹22,680 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Shimla and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,590 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimla and Nellore. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shimla to Nellore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kalka and New Delhi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Indian Railways run train services between Shimla and Nellore. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1 day 10h, 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 Shimla and Nellore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimla to Nellore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chandigarh (IXC) then fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Shimla and Nellore. The distance is around 2,288km (1,422 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimla to Nellore is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ₹22,680 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shimla and Nellore

Transport options from Shimla to Nellore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 35m
₹22,680($285)
hourly2,388km (1,484 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train7h 55m
₹11,380($145)
every 2 hours2,304km (1,432 miles)
Taxi to Chandigarh (IXC), plane and train10h 40m
₹14,880($185)
once daily2,196km (1,365 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
₹3,980($50)
twice daily2,360km (1,466 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days
₹1,590($20)
twice a week2,608km (1,620 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
₹21,490($270)
on demand2,288km (1,422 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