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Nellore to Cuttack

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Cuttack, Odisha.

1188 kmDistance
23.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹40,871
Ertiga₹52,097
Innova₹54,342
Innova Crysta₹66,919
Tempo Traveller (12)₹92,513

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,310
AC Seater₹2,140
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,900
AC Sleeper₹2,730
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,380
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Train
Sleeper₹740
Economy₹1,220
Third AC₹1,690
Second AC₹2,410
First AC₹3,360
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Nellore to Cuttack

1188 km · ~25h 46m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nellore

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Nellore to Cuttack

1188 km · ~26h 24m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nellore

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nellore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Nellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km

    ~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 594)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Cuttack. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Cuttack

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~594 km

    ~13h 12m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,710

  5. Arrive in Cuttack

    Cuttack, Odisha

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Nellore to Cuttack

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Barang for Cuttack.

Direct trains

CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express
01:40 AMNellore South
17h 31m174 stops
07:11 PMBarang
CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp#15929 · Express
01:41 AMNellore South
17h 30m174 stops
07:11 PMBarang
Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express#12664 · Superfast
01:41 AMNellore South
17h 32m166 stops
07:13 PMBarang
KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
01:42 AMNellore South
17h 29m174 stops
07:11 PMBarang
YESVANTPUR - HOWRAH SF Exp#12864 · Superfast
05:24 AMNellore South
17h 38m174 stops
11:02 PMBarang

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Nellore to Cuttack: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Cuttack is about 1188 km by road, roughly 23.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1188 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹40,871 · Ertiga ₹52,097 · Innova ₹54,342 · Innova Crysta ₹66,919 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹92,513
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,310 · AC Seater ₹2,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,900 · AC Sleeper ₹2,730 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,380
  • Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,220 · Third AC ₹1,690 · Second AC ₹2,410 · First AC ₹3,360

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Cuttack guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Cuttack.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Nellore to Cuttack. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Peddapuram480 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Visakhapatnam655 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Vizianagaram710 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Brahmapur965 km from Nellore

Hotels in Cuttack

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Bhubaneswar

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Things to Do in Cuttack

Barabati Stadium

A multipurpose stadium used for cricket, football and hockey. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.

Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium

Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium is worth a visit while in Cuttack.

Barabati Fort

A 13th-century fort built by the Eastern Ganga emperor Anangabhimadeva III (1211-1238). Later, the Gajapatis, the Chalukyas, the Bengal Sultans, the Mughals and the…

Museum of Justice

A law museum hosted in a colonial-era bungalow, which was once the residence of the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court. It is not just a repository of antiques,…

Netaji Birth Place Museum

Janakinath Bhavan, the birthplace of Indian independence activist Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is converted into a museum and is named the Netaji Birth Place Museum. A…

Odisha State Maritime Museum

The museum came up in 2013 and is housed in the former complex of the River Boat Construction and Repair Workshop.

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Suggested Cuttack Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Cuttack

  • Travel from Nellore to Cuttack (about 23.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Dhabaleswar Temple

Day 2Explore Cuttack

  • Visit Barabati fort
  • Visit Museum of Justice

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Odisha State Maritime Museum
  • Head back to Nellore
Suggested from Cuttack's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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