There are 7 ways to get from Nilamel to Aluva by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Aluvatrain 12076 / ...
3h 27m₹649–1,966Bus via Angamaly
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Angamalybus
5h 12m₹416–2,788Bus
- Take the bus from Kallamballam to Aluvabus
4h 33m₹925–2,484Drive 179.7 km
- Drive from Nilamel to Aluvacar 179.7 km
2h 37m₹2,052–2,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Aluvataxi 179.7 km
2h 37m₹3,700–4,400Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
3h 8m₹7,096–18,284Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 16347 / ...
4h 53m₹417–1,494
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilamel to Aluva is to bus and train which costs ₹410 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nilamel to Aluva is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilamel to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Kallamballam and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilamel to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Nilamel and Aluva is 210 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Aluva without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Nilamel to Aluva, including transfers.
Nilamel to Aluva bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kallamballam station.
Nilamel to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Aluva is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Nilamel, India and Aluva, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Aluva hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Aluva twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kallamballam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,400
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Booking & Getting There
Nilamel to Aluva bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Aluva station.
Nilamel to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilamel to Aluva is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Nilamel to Aluva.
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