There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottakkarabus
3h 50m₹755–2,272Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalambus
3h 59m₹409–1,388Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
3h 59m₹643–1,915Drive 169 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Nilamelcar 169 km
2h 31m₹1,909–2,757Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Nilameltaxi 169 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel is to train and bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Chandayamangalam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Nilamel is 173 km. The road distance is 169 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Nilamel, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottakkara once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Ernākulam to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Nilamel is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ernākulam to Nilamel.
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