Kurnool to Nilakkal
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh to Nilakkal, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kurnool to Nilakkal
943 km · ~19h 52m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kurnool
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 314Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
164 km · 3h 17m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 629Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 779Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kurnool to Nilakkal
943 km · ~20h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kurnool
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kurnool. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kurnool → Nilakkal
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~943 km
~20h 57m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690
- Arrive in Nilakkal
Nilakkal, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kurnool to Nilakkal
Nearest railway stations: Kurnool Town for Kurnool, Chengannur (about 43 km away) for Nilakkal.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 22h 50m in total
Change trains at Yesvantpur Jn — about 1h 50m wait
1 change · 23h 4m in total
Change trains at Lottegollahalli — about 2h 13m wait
1 change · 24h 58m in total
Change trains at Baiyyappanahali — about 3h 26m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Kurnool to Nilakkal: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kurnool to Nilakkal is about 943 km by road, roughly 18.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 943 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,470 · Sedan ₹12,360 · SUV ₹16,180 · Innova / MUV ₹18,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,040 · AC Seater ₹1,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,510 · AC Sleeper ₹2,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,690
- Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹970 · Third AC ₹1,350 · Second AC ₹1,920 · First AC ₹2,670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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