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 26m₹1,717–4,051Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kodai Road to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Ootybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 45m₹1,152–5,468Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Nilakkottai to Ootycar 236.8 km
3h 56m₹2,637–3,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nilakkottai to Ootytaxi 236.8 km
3h 56m₹5,500–7,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 16766 / ...
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 2m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,100 and takes 7h 26m.
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 Kodai Road and arriving at Ooty via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Nilakkottai and Ooty is 286 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Nilakkottai to Ooty, including transfers.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kodai Road station.
Nilakkottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem 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 651+ 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, Salem, and Salem in around 9h 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kodai Road to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Salem to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- 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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