There are 6 ways to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
8h 38mDrive 236.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ooty to Nilakkottaicar 236.2 km
3h 56m₹2,657–3,838Bus, train via Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16721
10h 4mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilakkottaitaxi 236.2 km
3h 56m₹5,500–7,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Coimbatore Nrth to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16322
10h 4mBus
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
10h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai is to drive which costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kodai Road via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Ooty and Nilakkottai is 272 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 8h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Ooty to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Ooty to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Shafa Tours And Travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Shafa Tours And Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Nilakkottai is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ooty to Nilakkottai.
There are six+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Nilakkottai, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Nilakkottai via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, and Kodai Road in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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 Coimbatore Nrth to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- 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
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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