There are 7 ways to get from Nilamel to Palakkad by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Palakkadbus
6h 45m₹529–2,388Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
7h 27m₹418–1,840Train
- Take the train from Varkala to Palakkadtrain 12624 / ...
7h 1m₹699–2,366Drive 290.9 km
- Drive from Nilamel to Palakkadcar 290.9 km
4h 15m₹3,270–4,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Palakkadtaxi 290.9 km
4h 15m₹6,000–8,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain
6h 6m₹6,246–15,484Bus via Kottarakara
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Palakkadbus
7h 37m₹927–2,480
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
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 drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Nilamel and Palakkad is 316 km. The road distance is 290.9 km.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Palakkad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 bus which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Nilamel, India and Palakkad, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Palakkad every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Aluva to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chengannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kilimanoor to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottakkara to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilamel to Palakkad is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Nilamel to Palakkad.
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