There are 6 ways to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kollam
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain
10h 33m₹464–3,701Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Palakkadtrain 16791
- Take the train from Palakkad to Nilambur Roadtrain 06471
15h 20m₹397–3,143Bus
- Take the bus from Thenmala to Perinthalmannabus
- Take the bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilamburbus
13h 20m₹480–1,247Drive 358.4 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Nilambūrcar 358.4 km
5h 47m₹4,047–5,845Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Nilambūrtaxi 358.4 km
5h 47m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRV - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilambūrtaxi
7h 22m₹12,260–21,443
Tenkasi to Nilambūr by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Thenkasi and arriving at Nilambur via Thenmala and Perinthalmanna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenkasi to Nilambūr. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Nilambur Road via Kollam Jn and Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Nilambūr is 416 km. The road distance is 358.4 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr without a car is to train via Kollam which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr, including transfers.
Tenkasi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thenmala station.
Tenkasi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Nilambūr is to train via Kollam which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Nilambūr, India?
You can take a train from Tenkasi Jn to Nilambur Road via Kollam Jn and Shoranur Jn in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thenkasi to Nilambur via Thenmala, Perinthalmanna, and Perinthalmanna in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–20,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Palakkad to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenmala to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,000
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Perinthalmanna to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–10,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Nilambūr bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Perinthalmanna station.
Tenkasi to Nilambūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Nilambūr is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Tenkasi to Nilambūr.
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