There are 5 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain
6h 25m₹501–2,463Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
7h 55m₹242–488Drive 177.8 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Nilambūrcar 177.8 km
2h 49m₹1,988–2,872Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Nilambūrtaxi 177.8 km
2h 49m₹4,000–4,900Train
- Take the train from Aluva to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
6h 54m₹399–1,661
Kothamangalam to Nilambūr by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹490 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Nilambur via Muvattupuzha and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Nilambur Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Nilambūr is 192 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Muvattupuzha station.
Kothamangalam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹240 - ₹490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Nilambur via Muvattupuzha, Perinthalmanna, and Perinthalmanna in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Nilambur Road twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
Train from Aluva to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kothamangalam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Muvattupuzha to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Kothamangalam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Kothamangalam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nilambur Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Nilambūr is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kothamangalam to Nilambūr.
There are 41+ hotels available in Nilambūr.