There are 9 ways to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar Bus Station to Kodai Roadbus
7h 33m₹743–1,423Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16236
9h 14m₹387–2,181Drive 372.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Nilakkottaicar 372.2 km
5h 35m₹4,187–6,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Nilakkottaitaxi 372.2 km
5h 35m₹9,000–11,000Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
8h 11m₹5,162–8,837Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
8h 28mBus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
6h 55m₹5,347–11,432Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
7h 2m₹5,242–11,047Bus, fly to Salem
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
7h 40m₹4,112–15,927
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru station to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Shanti Nagar Bus Station and arriving at Kodai Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Nilakkottai is 380 km. The road distance is 372.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shanti Nagar Bus Station.
Bengaluru to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Nilakkottai, India?
KSRTC operates a bus from Shanti Nagar Bus Station to Kodai Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹600–1,300 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Road once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar Bus Station to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kodai Road station.
Bengaluru to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Nilakkottai is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai.
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