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How to get fromKannur to Nilgirisby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kannur to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kannur to Shoranur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Vaniyambalamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vaniyambalam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    ₹2,991–5,607

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kannur to Thrissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus
    12h 25m
    ₹459–1,208

  3. Drive  215.6 km

    1. Drive from Kannur to Nilgiriscar car 215.6 km
    3h 25m
    ₹2,414–3,486

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kannur to Nilgiristaxi taxi 215.6 km
    3h 25m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kannur to Coimbatore Jntrain train 16528 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h

  6. Train, bus via Palakkad

    1. Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus
    10h 14m

Kannur to Nilgiris by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Kannur to Ooty via Thrissur and Gandhipuram in around 12h 25m.

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