What is the cheapest way to get from Nilgiris to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Nilgiris to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nilgiris to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Nilgiris to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.

Is there a direct bus between Nilgiris and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ooty and arriving at Chennai. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Nilgiris to Chennai?

The distance between Nilgiris and Chennai is 573 km. The road distance is 528.9 km.

How do I travel from Nilgiris to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Nilgiris to Chennai without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,900.

How long does it take to get from Nilgiris to Chennai?

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Nilgiris to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nilgiris to Chennai bus from?

Nilgiris to Chennai bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Ooty station.

Where does the Nilgiris to Chennai bus arrive?

Nilgiris to Chennai bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Chennai station.

Can I drive from Nilgiris to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nilgiris to Chennai is 529 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Nilgiris to Chennai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nilgiris to Chennai?

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Where can I stay near Chennai?

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Nilgiris to Chennai - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nilgiris to Chennai by taxi, train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Metupalaiyamtaxi
2. Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Peramburtrain 12672
9h 40m
₹1,612–3,850
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ooty to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 10m
₹550–1,800
Drive 528.9 km
1. Drive from Nilgiris to Chennaicar 528.9 km
8h 23m
₹5,174–7,474
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Chennaitaxi 528.9 km
8h 23m
₹13,000–16,000
Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 50m
₹5,262–10,509
Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5143
15h 35m
₹887–2,960
Taxi to Calicut International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
4h 47m
₹9,609–13,771
Taxi to Mysore, fly
1. Take the taxi from Nilgiris to Mysore (MYQ)taxi
2. Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
4h 30m
₹10,863–23,571

Nilgiris to Chennai by bus

39Weekly Buses

11h 10mAverage Duration

₹550Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.2 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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

National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Ooty to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 11h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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