There are 5 ways to get from Palani to Nilakkal by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Palani to Vandiperiyarbus
- Take the taxi from Vandiperiyar to Nilakkaltaxi
6h 16m₹1,912–2,594Bus, taxi via Peerumedu
cheapest- Take the bus from Palani to Peerumedubus
- Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Nilakkaltaxi
6h 25m₹1,532–2,240Taxi, bus (Flixbus)
- Take the taxi from Palani to FlixBus Kodaikanal - Perumalmalaitaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Perumalmalai to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
- Take the taxi from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to Nilakkaltaxi
3h 20m₹3,235–4,058Drive 253.4 km
- Drive from Palani to Nilakkalcar 253.4 km
4h 24m₹2,844–4,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Nilakkaltaxi 253.4 km
4h 24m₹4,200–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Nilakkal is to bus and taxi via Peerumedu which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Nilakkal is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,100.
The distance between Palani and Nilakkal is 252 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Nilakkal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Palani to Nilakkal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Nilakkal is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Palani to Nilakkal.
There are 96+ hotels available in Nilakkal.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Nilakkal, India?
There is no direct connection from Palani to Nilakkal. However, you can take the bus to Vandiperiyar then take the taxi to Nilakkal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to FlixBus Kodaikanal - Perumalmalai, take the bus to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre, then take the taxi to Nilakkal.
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Vandiperiyar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹390–500
Bus from Palani to Peerumedu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹420–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Perumalmalai to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–450
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–5,000
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