There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Nilamel by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 23m₹945–2,272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalambus
4h 55m₹684–881Drive 166.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilamelcar 166.9 km
2h 24m₹1,871–2,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilameltaxi 166.9 km
2h 24m₹3,400–4,100Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Nilameltaxi
2h 19m₹8,067–19,560
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilamel is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Chadayamangalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kochi and Nilamel is 198 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilamel without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kochi to Nilamel, including transfers.
Kochi to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilamel is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilamel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–330 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹260–330
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,100
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
Kochi to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chadayamangalam station.
Kochi to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nilamel is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kochi to Nilamel.
There are 612+ hotels available in Nilamel.