There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 16305 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
5h₹785–2,822Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
7h 33m₹523–2,648Drive 183.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilambūrcar 183.9 km
2h 58m₹1,783–2,575Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilambūrtaxi 183.9 km
2h 58m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Nilambur via Thrissur and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kochi and Nilambūr is 185 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kochi to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Kochi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilambūr is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Nilambūr via Ernakulam Jn, Shoranur Jn, and Nilambur Road in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Nilambur via Ernakulam, Thrissur, Perinthalmanna, and Perinthalmanna in around 7h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kochi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nilambūr is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kochi to Nilambūr.
There are 44+ hotels available in Nilambūr.