Home › Routes › Nellore to Panaji

Nellore to Panaji

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

873 kmDistance
17.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹30,300
Ertiga₹38,550
Innova₹40,199
Innova Crysta₹49,574
Tempo Traveller (12)₹68,249

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹960
AC Seater₹1,570
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,400
AC Sleeper₹2,010
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2,490
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹550
Economy₹900
Third AC₹1,250
Second AC₹1,780
First AC₹2,470
View route plan

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 Panaji

873 km · ~18h 48m · About 17h 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. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 437

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 587

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 737

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

  7. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Panaji

    Panaji, Goa

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 Panaji

873 km · ~19h 24m · 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 → Panaji

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km

    ~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  3. Arrive in Panaji

    Panaji, Goa

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 Panaji

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Vasco Da Gama for Panaji.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 24h 43m in total

Bilaspur Tirunelveli SF Express#12787 · Superfast
07:07 AMTalamanchi
12h 14m93 stops
07:21 PMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 3h 30m wait

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
10:51 PMVallathol Nagar
8h 59m94 stops
07:50 AM+1dPernem

1 change · 24h 48m in total

Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express#22815 · Superfast
07:02 AMTalamanchi
12h 18m97 stops
07:20 PMVallathol Nagar

Change trains at Vallathol Nagar — about 3h 31m wait

ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto#12224 · Duronto
10:51 PMVallathol Nagar
8h 59m94 stops
07:50 AM+1dPernem

1 change · 27h 47m in total

Navyug Express#16688 · Express
10:18 PMTalamanchi
13h 52m97 stops
12:10 PM+1dShoranur Jn

Change trains at Shoranur Jn — about 3h 5m wait

Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
03:15 PMShoranur Jn
10h 50m87 stops
02:05 AM+1dPernem

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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 Panaji: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Panaji is about 873 km by road, roughly 17.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 873 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹30,300 · Ertiga ₹38,550 · Innova ₹40,199 · Innova Crysta ₹49,574 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹68,249
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · AC Sleeper ₹2,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,250 · Second AC ₹1,780 · First AC ₹2,470

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

Want the full Panaji guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Panaji.

View Panaji Guide

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Kadapa Airport170 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. Anantapur335 km from Nellore

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Hampi505 km from Nellore

    Karnataka

  4. Dandeli760 km from Nellore

    Karnataka

Hotels in Panaji

Comfortable 3-star stays in Panaji. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

3 Star Hotel

Panaji

Things to Do in Panaji

Casino Caravela

Casino Caravela, on board a yacht, offers a combination of sightseeing and gaming - American Roulette, Black Jack, Rummy, Stud Poker, Baccarat, Pontoon and Flash. ₹2000…

Dive Goa

Dive Goa is worth a visit while in Panaji.

Barracuda Diving

Barracuda Diving is worth a visit while in Panaji.

INOX - Old GMC

Watch the latest Bollywood flicks at the INOX theatre at Panaji.

Mandovi River Sunset cruise

Go for a short boat ride on one of the many "Cruise" boats, that sail up and down the river, with loud music, and frantically dancing revellers. Beside the Captain of…

Miramar Beach

Relax under a palm tree on Miramar beach, feel the sea breeze in your hair and watch the surf on the waves. Watch the many iron ore barges cruise lazily down the river…

See all places in Panaji →

Suggested Panaji Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Panaji

  • Travel from Nellore to Panaji (about 17.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

Day 2Explore Panaji

  • Visit Mandovi Bridge
  • Visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
  • Visit Adil Shah Palace

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit St Bartholomew's Church
  • Head back to Nellore
Suggested from Panaji's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Panaji trip and see the full Nellore → Panaji → next stop route.

Panaji → Margao

About 35 km by road

Panaji → Cavelossim

About 50 km by road

Panaji → Sawantwadi

About 60 km by road

Panaji → Tarkarli

About 85 km by road

Plan My Trip: Nellore to Panaji

Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.

Other Routes