There are 5 ways to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus 783Ns
6h 56mTrain, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Podanur Jntrain 16722
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
8h 7m₹1,817–4,951Drive 236.9 km
- Drive from Nilakkottai to Ootycar 236.9 km
3h 56m₹2,665–3,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilakkottai to Ootytaxi 236.9 km
3h 56m₹5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kodaikanal Road to Coimbatore Nrthtrain 16321
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
10h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty is to drive which costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilakkottai to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ooty via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Nilakkottai and Ooty is 284 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.
The best way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty, including transfers.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu station.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilakkottai to Ooty is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Nilakkottai to Ooty.
There are 698+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Nilakkottai, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilakkottai to Ooty via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Palani in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kodaikanal Road to Coimbatore Nrth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Palani to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–7,000
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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