There are 7 ways to get from Nilamel to Palakkad 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
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi
3h 10m₹9,436–21,224Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
7h 43m₹418–1,840Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Palakkadtrain 16188 / ...
6h 17m₹799–3,166Bus
- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Palakkadbus
6h 45m₹529–2,388Drive 290.9 km
- Drive from Nilamel to Palakkadcar 290.9 km
4h 15m₹3,261–4,710Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Palakkadtaxi 290.9 km
4h 15m₹6,000–8,000Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
8h 53m
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilamel to Palakkad is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nilamel to Palakkad is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilamel to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilamel to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Palakkad via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Nilamel and Palakkad is 344 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Nilamel to Palakkad, including transfers.
Nilamel to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Nilamel to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Nilamel, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilamel to Palakkad via Varkala and Thrisur in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Palakkad 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Thrisur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
Train from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Nilamel to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Nilamel to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilamel to Palakkad is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Nilamel to Palakkad.
There are 122+ hotels available in Palakkad.