There are 4 ways to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
2h 57m₹241–1,857Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shoranur to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
4h 51m₹191–1,097Drive 74 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Nilambūrcar 74 km
1h 20m₹837–1,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Nilambūrtaxi 74 km
1h 20m₹1,700–2,200
Ottapalam to Nilambūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Shoranur and arriving at Nilambur via Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Nilambūr is 79 km. The road distance is 74 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shoranur station.
Ottapalam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shoranur Jn station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Nilambūr is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Nilambūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottappalam to Nilambur via Shoranur Jn, Shoranur, and Perinthalmanna in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shoranur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–110
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,200
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Booking & Getting There
Ottapalam to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Ottapalam to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nilambur Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Nilambūr is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Ottapalam to Nilambūr.
There are 45+ hotels available in Nilambūr.