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Nellore to Kottayam

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

855 kmDistance

17.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹9510

Sedan₹11220

SUV₹14690

Innova / MUV₹16450

Tempo Traveller₹19110

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹940

AC Seater₹1540

Non-AC Sleeper₹1370

AC Sleeper₹1970

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2440

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Train

Sleeper₹540

Economy₹890

Third AC₹1230

Second AC₹1740

First AC₹2420

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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.

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By Car: Nellore to Kottayam

855 km · ~18h 26m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Nellore
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 428
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 578
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 728
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
128 km · 2h 33m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

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 Kottayam

855 km · ~19h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

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.
Nellore → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~855 km
~19h|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
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Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

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 Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast

12:18 AMNellore South

16h 32m124 stops

04:50 PMKottayam

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GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

01:44 AMNellore South

17h 16m172 stops

07:00 PMKottayam

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DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express

10:40 AMNellore South

17h 5m133 stops

03:45 AM^+1dKottayam

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Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast

06:14 PMNellore South

16h 46m125 stops

11:00 AM^+1dKottayam

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Himsagar Express#16318 · Express

10:33 PMNellore South

16h 57m124 stops

03:30 PM^+1dKottayam

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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.

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