There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Nilamel by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Palakkad to Chengannurtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
6h 33m₹431–1,850Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chengannurbus
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalambus
6h 59m₹927–2,428Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Nilamelcar 290.7 km
4h 12m₹3,269–4,722Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilameltaxi 290.7 km
4h 12m₹6,000–8,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Palakkad to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Nilameltaxi
6h 21m₹6,215–15,544Train
- Take the train from Palakkad to Varkalatrain 12623 / ...
6h 44m₹698–2,326Bus via Kottayam
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalambus
7h 23m₹507–695
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel is to bus via Kottayam which costs ₹500 - ₹700 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Nilamel is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Chadayamangalam via Chengannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
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 33m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Palakkad to Nilamel, including transfers.
Palakkad to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, 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 which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Nilamel, India?
You can take a bus from Palakkad to Nilamel via Chengannur and Chadayamangalam in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Varkala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 Palakkad to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottayam to Chandayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,000
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
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chengannur station.
Palakkad to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Nilamel is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Palakkad to Nilamel.
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