There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Nilamel by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Chengannurtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
6h 21m₹431–1,850Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalambus
7h 23m₹507–695Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Nilamelcar 290.7 km
4h 12m₹3,302–4,769Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilameltaxi 290.7 km
4h 12m₹6,000–8,000Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Thrisurtrain 12623 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
6h 51m₹794–3,131Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chadayamangalambus
7h 49m₹539–1,060Train, bus via Palghat Town
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Chengannurtrain 16344
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
8h 4m₹433–1,867
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Chandayamangalam via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Varkala via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Palakkad and Nilamel is 332 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Palakkad to Nilamel, including transfers.
Palakkad to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel is to bus via Kottayam which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹500 - ₹700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Nilamel, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Nilamel via Kottayam and Chandayamangalam in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palakkad to Nilamel via Thrisur and Varkala in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Thrisur to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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 Palghat Town to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹390–900
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Palakkad to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Nilamel is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Palakkad to Nilamel.
There are 620+ hotels available in Nilamel.