How to travel from Surat to Nellore, India

The distance between Surat and Nellore is around 1,289km (801 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surat 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 Surat (STV) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹15,835($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nellore.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹715($9)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Nellore.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Distance1,289km (801 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surat and Nellore

There are several options for getting from Surat to Nellore by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹15,835 ($200).

The distance between Surat and Nellore is around 1,289km (801 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,067km (663 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Surat and Nellore by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surat to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹15,835 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Nellore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Nellore. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Nellore with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 24h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Nellore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 24h 20m, 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 Surat and Nellore. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surat to Nellore. We recommend that you fly from Surat (STV) to Tirupati (TIR) then take the train to Nellore. instead which will take 4h 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 Surat and Nellore. The distance is around 1,289km (801 miles) by road and it will take around 19hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Nellore is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹15,835 ($200).

How do I get from Surat to Nellore

Compare travel optionsbetween Surat and Nellore

Transport options from Surat to Nellore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
₹15,835($200)
hourly1,296km (805 miles)
Fly to Madras (MAA), Train5h 15m
₹11,700($145)
every 2 hours1,409km (876 miles)
Fly to Cuddapah (CDP), Train8h 10m
₹10,425($130)
once daily1,504km (935 miles)
Train
24h 20m
₹715($9)
once daily1,488km (925 miles)
Drive
19hrs
₹12,095($150)
on demand1,289km (801 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