There are 4 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
1h 45m₹650–1,600Line 06136 train
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Lovedaletrain 06136
4h 29m₹120–950Drive 50.7 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Nilgiriscar 50.7 km
1h 11m₹572–826Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Nilgiristaxi 50.7 km
1h 11m₹1,300–1,600
Mettupalayam to Nilgiris by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris is to line 06136 train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Lovedale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Nilgiris is 51 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,600.
The bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Mettupalayam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can line 06136 train, which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Nilgiris, India?
Vetri Travels operates a bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu hourly. Tickets cost ₹650–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Lovedale once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Lovedale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lovedale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Nilgiris is 51 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Mettupalayam to Nilgiris.
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