There are 5 ways to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 16766 / ...
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
7h 20m₹1,917–4,251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dindigul to Pallanibus
- Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus 783Ns
8h 45m₹787–2,968Drive 243.5 km
- Drive from Nilakkottai to Ootycar 243.5 km
3h 48m₹2,367–3,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilakkottai to Ootytaxi 243.5 km
3h 48m₹6,000–7,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 16766 / ...
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nilakkottai to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Kodai Road and arriving at Ooty via Dindigul and Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Nilakkottai and Ooty is 293 km. The road distance is 243.5 km.
The best way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 20m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty, including transfers.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Dindigul station.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pallani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nilakkottai to Ooty is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Nilakkottai to Ooty.
There are 682+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Nilakkottai, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a vehicle from Nilakkottai to Ooty via Kodai Road, Dindigul, Dindigul, and Palani in around 8h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dindigul Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Dindigul to Pallani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Palani to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–7,500
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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