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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Shoranur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Vaniyambalamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vaniyambalam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    ₹2,958–5,360

  2. Bus via Thrissur

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thrissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus
    9h 36m
    ₹356–1,259

  3. Drive  156.6 km

    1. Drive from Kozhikode to Nilgiriscar car 156.6 km
    2h 47m
    ₹1,523–2,200

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Nilgiristaxi taxi 156.6 km
    2h 47m
    ₹3,900–4,700

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Coimbatore Jntrain train 16528 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 45m

  6. Train, bus via Palakkad

    1. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus bus
    8h 53m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Palakkadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus
    12h 15m
    ₹1,863–4,111

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  • Distance: 251 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Kozhikode to Ooty via Thrissur and Gandhipuram in around 9h 36m.

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