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How to get fromPalakkad to Nilgirisby bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Palakkad to Nilgiris by bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus 783Ns
    4h 27m
    ₹139–786

  2. Drive  144.2 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Nilgiriscar car 144.2 km
    2h 35m
    ₹1,402–2,025

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilgiristaxi taxi 144.2 km
    2h 35m
    ₹3,600–4,300

  4. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
    5h 25m
    ₹676–2,333

  5. Bus via Coimbatore #2

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
    5h 52m
    ₹274–556

Palakkad to Nilgiris by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹676Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Palakkad to Ooty via Gandhipuram in around 4h 27m.

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