There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Nilamel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
3h 12m₹637–1,875Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalambus
4h 44m₹372–501Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalambus
4h 22m₹408–1,387Drive 166.9 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilamelcar 166.9 km
2h 24m₹1,873–2,706Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilameltaxi 166.9 km
2h 24m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹500 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilamel is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
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 44m.
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 12m.
The distance between Kochi and Nilamel is 190 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 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 12m 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 12m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹500 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilamel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala every 4 hours. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–330
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹260–330
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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