There are 7 ways to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Nilakkottai
best- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuramtrain
11h 22m₹921–5,055Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
14h 41m₹867–4,628Bus
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
13hDrive 436.3 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Keelakaraicar 436.3 km
6h 56m₹4,924–7,112Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Keelakaraitaxi 436.3 km
6h 56m₹9,500–12,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM)plane CCJ - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 35m₹11,108–14,939Train, bus
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Punkunnamtrain
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
13h 24m
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹4,700 and takes 14h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Perinthalmanna, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad and Kodaikanal Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Keelakarai is 477 km. The road distance is 436.3 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai without a car is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹900 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Keelakarai is to train via Nilakkottai which takes 11h 22m and costs ₹900 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Nilambur Road to Keelakarai via Shoranur Jn, Palakkad, Kodaikanal Road, and Ramanathapuram in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Keelakarai via Perinthalmanna, Pollachi, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 13h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Madurai via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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 Shoranur Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Palakkad to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Kodaikanal Road to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Nilambur Road to Punkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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
Train from Nilambur Road to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Palakkad to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Skanda Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nilambūr to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Nilambūr to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Keelakarai is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Nilambūr to Keelakarai.
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