There are 5 ways to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
4h 27m₹397–1,745Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nilambur to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
6h 46m₹287–581Drive 234.1 km
- Drive from Nilambūr to Kottayamcar 234.1 km
3h 37m₹2,271–3,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilambūr to Kottayamtaxi 234.1 km
3h 37m₹5,000–6,500Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Thrisurtrain 16350 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
4h 48m₹497–2,545
Nilambūr to Kottayam by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹600 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilambūr to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Nilambur and arriving at Kottayam via Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilambūr to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Nilambur Road and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Nilambūr and Kottayam is 235 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam, including transfers.
Nilambūr to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Nilambur station.
Nilambūr to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nilambur Road station.
The best way to get from Nilambūr to Kottayam is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹600 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Nilambūr, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nilambur Road to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilambur to Kottayam via Thrissur and Thissur in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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
Train from Nilambur Road to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thrisur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Nilambur to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Nilambūr to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Nilambūr to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilambūr to Kottayam is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Nilambūr to Kottayam.
There are 794+ hotels available in Kottayam.