There are 5 ways to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Dindigul Jntrain 16765 / ...
6h 56m₹1,919–4,243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Pallani to Dindigulbus
9h 41m₹716–1,565Drive 242.9 km
- Drive from Ooty to Nilakkottaicar 242.9 km
3h 49m₹2,356–3,404Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilakkottaitaxi 242.9 km
3h 49m₹6,000–7,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ooty to Mettupalayambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Dindigul Jntrain 16765 / ...
9h 34m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Kodai Road via Pallani and Dindigal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Ooty and Nilakkottai is 293 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Ooty to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Nilakkottai is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Ooty to Nilakkottai.
There are five+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Nilakkottai, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Nilakkottai via Pallani, Dindigul, Dindigal, and Kodai Road in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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 Metupalaiyam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Ooty to Mettupalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 99626 64447
- [email protected]
- Website
- GSM Trans India
Bus from Ooty to Mettupalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- GSM Trans India
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Ooty to Mettupalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar 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
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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