There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Nilamel by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalaitrain 16101 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tenmalai to Nilameltaxi
4h 43m₹1,081–2,477Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16127 / ...
6h 49m₹413–1,961Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
5h 38m₹439–1,453Drive 237.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Nilamelcar 237.2 km
3h 42m₹2,656–3,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Nilameltaxi 237.2 km
3h 42m₹3,900–4,700Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Nilamel is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Chandayamangalam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Madurai and Nilamel is 244 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nilamel without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Madurai to Nilamel, including transfers.
Madurai to Nilamel bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Nilamel is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Nilamel, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,200 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenmalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–4,700
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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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Nilamel bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madurai to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Nilamel is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Madurai to Nilamel.
There are 613+ hotels available in Nilamel.