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There are 9 ways to get from Bengaluru to Nilakkottai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanti Nagar Bus Station to Kodai Roadbus bus
    7h 33m
    ₹743–1,427

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train 16236
    9h 5m
    ₹387–2,181

  3. Drive  371.3 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Nilakkottaicar car 371.3 km
    5h 34m
    ₹3,632–5,247

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Nilakkottaitaxi taxi 371.3 km
    5h 34m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Bus, fly to Madurai, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane BLR - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹5,847–8,932

  6. Bus via Dindigul

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Dindigulbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    7h 40m
    ₹1,163–4,228

  7. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BLR - CJB
    3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    8h 24m
    ₹5,752–9,317

  8. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Nilakkottaitaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    ₹8,172–16,787

  9. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BLR - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    6h 54m
    ₹4,342–10,547

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,069Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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 8h 56m.

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