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How to get fromPuducherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railwayby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Puducherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railway by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Ootybus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaytaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    ₹1,760–4,090

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaytaxi taxi
    10h 47m
    ₹1,562–4,361

  3. Train, taxi via Coimbatore

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaytaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    ₹1,672–5,211

  4. Drive 422.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaycar car 422.5 km
    6h 11m
    ₹4,771–6,891

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaytaxi taxi 422.5 km
    6h 11m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiri Mountain Railwaytaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    ₹7,470–13,076

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Kondalampattibus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 3m
    ₹2,170–5,602

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,441Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Puducherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 469.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Nilgiri Mountain Railway, India?

You can take a bus from Pondicherry to Nilgiri Mountain Railway via Villupuram, Villupuram, Kondalampatti, FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass, and FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop in around 13h 3m.

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