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Nagercoil to Pandalam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu to Pandalam, Kerala.

186 kmDistance
3.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹2150
Sedan₹2520
SUV₹3310
Innova / MUV₹3730
Tempo Traveller₹4390
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹200
AC Seater₹330
Non-AC Sleeper₹300
AC Sleeper₹430
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹570
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Train
Sleeper₹140
Economy₹220
Third AC₹290
Second AC₹400
First AC₹550
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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: Nagercoil to Pandalam

186 km · ~3h 43m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nagercoil

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 186 km · 3h 43m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pandalam

    Pandalam, Kerala

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: Nagercoil to Pandalam

186 km · ~4h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Nagercoil

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagercoil. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Nagercoil → Pandalam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~186 km

    ~4h 8m|Tentative fare ₹200–₹570

  3. Arrive in Pandalam

    Pandalam, 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: Nagercoil to Pandalam

Nearest railway stations: Nagercoil Jn for Nagercoil, Cheriyanad for Pandalam.

Direct trains

Eranad Express#16606 · Express
02:00 AMNagercoil Jn
3h 8m33 stops
05:08 AMSasthankotta
Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express#12788 · Superfast
02:14 AMNagercoil Jn
3h 24m33 stops
05:38 AMSasthankotta
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
07:14 AMNagercoil Jn
3h 24m35 stops
10:38 AMOchira
NAGERCOIL - GANDHIDHAM Weekly Exp#16336 · Express
01:37 PMNagercoil Town
3h 31m37 stops
05:08 PMCheriyanad
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
02:35 PMNagercoil Jn
3h 31m38 stops
06:06 PMCheriyanad

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

Nagercoil to Pandalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nagercoil to Pandalam is about 186 km by road, roughly 3.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Thiruvananthapuram.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 186 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,150 · Sedan ₹2,520 · SUV ₹3,310 · Innova / MUV ₹3,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,390
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹330 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹300 · AC Sleeper ₹430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹570
  • Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹290 · Second AC ₹400 · First AC ₹550

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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