There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilgiristaxi
5h 19m₹3,663–5,440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Angamaly to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
8h 56m₹299–1,030Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus
8h 42mDrive 270.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilgiriscar 270.4 km
4h 32m₹3,061–4,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilgiristaxi 270.4 km
4h 32m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 16316 / ...
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
9h 11m₹953–3,939
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ooty, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Kochi and Nilgiris is 292 km. The road distance is 270.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kochi to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Kochi to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nilgiris is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Kochi to Nilgiris.
There are 685+ hotels available in Nilgiris.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Ooty, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–8,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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