There are 5 ways to get from Thrissur to Nilamel by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thrisur to Varkalatrain 12075 / ...
4h 57m₹665–2,084Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Thrisur to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalambus
5h 16m₹435–1,585Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Thrissur to Nilamelcar 236.3 km
3h 20m₹2,666–3,850Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thrissur to Nilameltaxi 236.3 km
3h 20m₹3,900–4,700Bus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kilimanoorbus
6h 20m₹468–1,070
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thrissur to Nilamel is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Thrissur to Nilamel is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thrissur to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Thrissur and arriving at Kilimanoor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thrissur to Nilamel. However, there are services departing from Thrisur and arriving at Varkala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Thrissur and Nilamel is 266 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Nilamel without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Thrissur to Nilamel, including transfers.
Thrissur to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thrissur station.
Thrissur to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thrisur station.
The best way to get from Thrissur to Nilamel is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Thrissur, Kerala, India and Nilamel, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thrisur to Varkala hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thrissur to Kilimanoor hourly. Tickets cost ₹310–900 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Thrisur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chadayamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–900
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Thrissur to Nilamel bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kilimanoor station.
Thrissur to Nilamel train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Varkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thrissur to Nilamel is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Thrissur to Nilamel.
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