There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Nilambur Roadtrain 16349 / ...
6h 24m₹393–1,713Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
8h 20m₹297–461Drive 233.3 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Nilambūrcar 233.3 km
3h 37m₹2,268–3,276Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Nilambūrtaxi 233.3 km
3h 37m₹5,000–6,500
Kottayam to Nilambūr by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹470 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nilambur via Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nilambur Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Kottayam and Nilambūr is 235 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Kottayam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Nilambūr is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹470 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Nilambūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Nilambur Road twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Nilambur via Perinthalmanna and Perinthalmanna in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Kottayam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nilambur Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Nilambūr is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Kottayam to Nilambūr.
There are 43+ hotels available in Nilambūr.