There are 7 ways to get from Madurai to Nilambūr by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXM - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi
4h 46m₹10,910–13,666Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palakkadtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Nilambur Roadtrain 06471
8h 15m₹336–2,689Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
10h 55mDrive 312.8 km
- Drive from Madurai to Nilambūrcar 312.8 km
4h 56m₹3,523–5,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Nilambūrtaxi 312.8 km
4h 56m₹7,000–8,500Train via Shōranūr
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 22630
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
9h 37m₹384–2,920Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
- Take the train from Punkunnam to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326
10h 56m
Madurai to Nilambūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Nilambūr is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Nilambūr is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nilambur via Pollachi and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Nilambur Road via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Madurai and Nilambūr is 330 km. The road distance is 312.8 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Madurai to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Madurai to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Supaa Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nilambūr is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a train from Madurai Jn to Nilambur Road via Palakkad in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nilambur via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, Pollachi, and Perinthalmanna in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Madurai to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Punkunnam to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Supaa Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Supaa Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pollachi to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Standard Tours
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Standard Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,500
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Supaa Travels, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Nilambūr is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Madurai to Nilambūr.
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