There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Nilakkottai by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Palakkad
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 12678 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16731
6h 58m₹463–2,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16128
11h 42m₹429–2,488Drive 219.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilakkottaicar 219.4 km
3h 49m₹2,467–3,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilakkottaitaxi 219.4 km
3h 49m₹4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilakkottai is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Kochi and Nilakkottai is 363 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilakkottai without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kochi to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Kochi to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
Kochi to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nilakkottai is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Kochi to Nilakkottai.
There are six+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilakkottai, India?
You can take a train from Ernakulam Jn to Nilakkottai via Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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