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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    ₹1,602–3,932

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus 783Ns
    7h 46m
    ₹310–963

  3. Drive  262.2 km

    1. Drive from Ernākulam to Nilgiriscar car 262.2 km
    4h 21m
    ₹2,541–3,670

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Nilgiristaxi taxi 262.2 km
    4h 21m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    ₹10,403–21,067

  6. Train, bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Thrisurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus
    7h 55m
    ₹338–1,889

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 30m

  8. Bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
    10h 58m
    ₹613–1,405

Ernākulam to Nilgiris by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Ooty via Gandhipuram in around 7h 46m.

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