There are 7 ways to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2h 4m₹8,386–18,324Bus, train via Chengannūr
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Towntrain 16650 / ...
4h 42m₹368–1,440Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
3h 37m₹649–1,966Bus
- Take the bus from Kallamballam to Ernakulambus
4h 8m₹925–2,484Drive 168.9 km
- Drive from Nilamel to Ernākulamcar 168.9 km
2h 31m₹1,638–2,366Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Ernākulamtaxi 168.9 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,200Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain 16347 / ...
4h 18m₹407–1,394
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam is to bus and train via Chengannūr which costs ₹360 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilamel to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Kallamballam and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilamel to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Nilamel and Ernākulam is 268 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Nilamel to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kallamballam station.
Nilamel to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Ernākulam is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Nilamel, India and Ernākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kallamballam to Ernakulam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengannur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kallamballam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chadayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–4,200
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Booking & Getting There
Nilamel to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Nilamel to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilamel to Ernākulam is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Nilamel to Ernākulam.
There are 1406+ hotels available in Ernākulam.