There are 4 ways to get from Kannur to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kannur to Shoranur Jntrain 16308 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
6h 22m₹501–2,557Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kannur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
7h₹240–401Drive 145.8 km
- Drive from Kannur to Nilambūrcar 145.8 km
2h 20m₹1,417–2,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Nilambūrtaxi 145.8 km
2h 20m₹3,300–4,000
Kannur to Nilambūr by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Nilambur via Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Kannur and Nilambūr is 244 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Kannur to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Kannur to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Nilambūr is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹410 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a train from Kannur to Nilambūr via Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kannur to Nilambur via Perinthalmanna in around 7h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kannur to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Kannur to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Nilambūr is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kannur to Nilambūr.
There are 43+ hotels available in Nilambūr.