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How to get fromMadurai to Nilgirisby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain train 16766 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    ₹1,505–3,153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus bus 783Ns
    8h
    ₹516–1,487

  3. Drive  275.7 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Nilgiriscar car 275.7 km
    4h 40m
    ₹3,070–4,434

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Nilgiristaxi taxi 275.7 km
    4h 40m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXM - CJB
    2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    ₹7,507–21,063

  6. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXM - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    5h 32m
    ₹13,807–20,663

Madurai to Nilgiris by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₹516Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Madurai to Ooty via Palani in around 8h.

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