There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingalbus
3h 17m₹721–1,098Train, bus via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Chengannurtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
3h 52m₹377–1,444Train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
3h 28m₹643–1,915Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Nilamelcar 168.9 km
2h 31m₹1,637–2,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Nilameltaxi 168.9 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,200Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayamtrain 22504 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalambus
3h 56m₹409–1,388Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Nilameltaxi
2h 8m₹8,403–18,367
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel is to train and bus via Chengannūr which costs ₹370 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Attingal via Chertala and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
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 28m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Nilamel is 207 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Ernākulam to Nilamel, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, 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 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Nilamel, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Nilamel via Cherthala, Chertala, Ambalapuzha, and Attingal in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,200
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
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Ernākulam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala 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.
There are 616+ hotels available in Nilamel.