There are 6 ways to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Shoranur Jntrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
5h 38m₹489–2,464Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherthala to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
7h 45m₹268–508Drive 208.5 km
- Drive from Cherthala to Nilambūrcar 208.5 km
3h 14m₹2,027–2,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Nilambūrtaxi 208.5 km
3h 14m₹4,700–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
7h 19m₹433–1,696Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
7h 19m₹424–1,686
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹550 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherthala to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Nilambur via Thrissur and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherthala to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Cherthala and Nilambūr is 211 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Cherthala to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Cherthala station.
Cherthala to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Cherthala to Nilambūr is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹550 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Cherthala, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a train from Cherthala to Nilambūr via Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherthala to Nilambur via Thrissur and Perinthalmanna in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Aluva to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Aluva to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Cherthala to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Cherthala to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherthala to Nilambūr is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cherthala to Nilambūr.
There are 43+ hotels available in Nilambūr.








