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Nellore to Kuttikkanam

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

822 kmDistance
16.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9140
Sedan₹10790
SUV₹14120
Innova / MUV₹15820
Tempo Traveller₹18380
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹900
AC Seater₹1480
Non-AC Sleeper₹1320
AC Sleeper₹1890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2350
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Train
Sleeper₹520
Economy₹850
Third AC₹1180
Second AC₹1670
First AC₹2330
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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 Kuttikkanam

822 km · ~17h 46m · About 16h of driving split over 2 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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

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 Kuttikkanam

822 km · ~18h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km

    ~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

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 Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

Direct trains

Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express#12660 · Superfast
12:18 AMNellore South
16h 22m122 stops
04:40 PMEttumanur
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:44 AMNellore South
17h 4m170 stops
06:48 PMEttumanur
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:40 AMNellore South
16h 54m131 stops
03:34 AM+1dEttumanur
Kerala Express#12626 · Superfast
06:14 PMNellore South
16h 31m123 stops
10:45 AM+1dEttumanur
Himsagar Express#16318 · Express
10:33 PMNellore South
16h 45m122 stops
03:18 PM+1dEttumanur

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.

Transport Options

Nellore to Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Kuttikkanam is about 822 km by road, roughly 16.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 822 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,140 · Sedan ₹10,790 · SUV ₹14,120 · Innova / MUV ₹15,820 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,380
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹900 · AC Seater ₹1,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,320 · AC Sleeper ₹1,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹520 · Economy ₹850 · Third AC ₹1,180 · Second AC ₹1,670 · First AC ₹2,330

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

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