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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kochi 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 Jn to Palakkadtrain train 16316 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    ₹3,975–5,872

  2. Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus
    9h 7m
    ₹603–1,398

  3. Drive  270.4 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Nilgiriscar car 270.4 km
    4h 32m
    ₹2,629–3,797

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilgiristaxi taxi 270.4 km
    4h 32m
    ₹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 52m
    ₹10,567–23,260

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Premier Colony to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
    9h 17m
    ₹1,164–2,948

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train 16316 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 25m

  8. Bus #2 (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 52m
    ₹939–1,793

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,592Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kochi to Nilgiris.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 299.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Ooty via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, and Gandhipuram in around 9h 7m.

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