There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Nilamel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Varkalatrain 16344 / ...
2h 30m₹620–1,749Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalambus
2h 34m₹270–374Drive 105.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Nilamelcar 105.5 km
1h 30m₹1,032–1,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Nilameltaxi 105.5 km
1h 30m₹2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹380 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Nilamel is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Chandayamangalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Kottayam and Nilamel is 144 km. The road distance is 105.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Nilamel without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Kottayam to Nilamel, including transfers.
Kottayam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Nilamel is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹380 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Nilamel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Varkala every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalam hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chandayamangalam station.
Kottayam to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Nilamel is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kottayam to Nilamel.
There are 609+ hotels available in Nilamel.