There are 8 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Nilameltaxi
1h 38m₹6,205–13,907Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kilimanoorbus
6h 2m₹465–1,440Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
5h 25m₹700–2,060Bus via Kottarakara
- Take the bus from Kalamassery to Kottakkarabus
5h 49m₹810–2,375Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Nilamel189.8 km
2h 46mDrive 189.8 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamelcar 189.8 km
2h 46m₹2,141–3,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilameltaxi 189.8 km
2h 46m₹4,000–4,900Train, bus
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalambus
6h 4m₹470–1,560
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Chandayamangalam via Kalamassery and Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Nilamel is 239 km. The road distance is 189.8 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalamassery station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Kottarakara, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Nilamel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kalamassery to Kottakkara once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalamassery to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–700
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Nilamel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,900
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
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
Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Nilamel.
There are 590+ hotels available in Nilamel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Nilamel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











