There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Towntrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Nager Coil Town to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16128
7h 30m₹451–2,764Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16128
7h 47m₹353–1,922Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 59mDrive 269.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottaicar 269.7 km
4h 36m₹3,041–4,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottaitaxi 269.7 km
4h 36m₹4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via Nager Coil Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Nilakkottai is 350 km. The road distance is 269.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Nilakkottai, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nilakkottai via Nager Coil Town and Kodaikanal Road in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, Thirumalaivasan Transports operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Nager Coil Town to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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
Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nager Coil Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Nilakkottai.
There are six+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.