There are 5 ways to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Alappuzhatrain 12076 / ...
2h 4m₹619–1,766Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzhabus
3h 5m₹377–638Drive 113.1 km
- Drive from Nilamel to Alappuzhacar 113.1 km
1h 38m₹1,277–1,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilamel to Alappuzhataxi 113.1 km
1h 38m₹2,400–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chathannoor to Alapuzzhabus
3h 29m₹566–739
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha is to bus via Thiruvananthapuram which costs ₹370 - ₹650 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilamel to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Kilimanoor and arriving at Alappuzha via Kesavadasapuram and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Nilamel to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Alappuzha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Nilamel and Alappuzha is 133 km. The road distance is 113.1 km.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Nilamel to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kilimanoor station.
Nilamel to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Nilamel to Alappuzha is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹370 - ₹650 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Nilamel, India and Alappuzha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Alappuzha every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nilamel to Alappuzha via Kilimanoor, Kesavadasapuram, and Ambalapuzha in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kilimanoor to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–240
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chathannoor to Alapuzzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–2,900
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Booking & Getting There
Nilamel to Alappuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Nilamel to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Alappuzha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilamel to Alappuzha is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Nilamel to Alappuzha.
There are 703+ hotels available in Alappuzha.