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How to get fromBengaluru to Nilgirisby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chamarajanagartrain train 16220
    2. Take the taxi from Chamarajanagar to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    ₹3,480–5,368

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Ootybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / Sleeper / ...
    9h 20m
    ₹430–2,100

  3. Drive  296.9 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Nilgiriscar car 296.9 km
    4h 11m
    ₹2,880–4,160

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Nilgiristaxi taxi 296.9 km
    4h 11m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BLR - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    ₹6,172–12,087

  6. Bus via Bommanahalli

    1. Take the bus from Bommanahalli to Ooty Opp Main Bus Standbus bus
    10h 15m
    ₹868–3,025

Bengaluru to Nilgiris by bus

Calendar89Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Nilgiris, India?

Zingbus operates a bus from Bengaluru to Ooty twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–1,100 and the journey takes 9h 20m. 13 other operators also service this route.

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