There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22605 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
8h 50m₹593–3,949Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16779
10h 42m₹415–2,383Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 29mDrive 386.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Nilakkottaicar 386.8 km
5h 50m₹4,378–6,324Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Nilakkottaitaxi 386.8 km
5h 50m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly to Madurai, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
8h 4m₹6,218–10,550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus V995ab / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12638 / ...
10h 2m₹557–1,949Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
9h 36m₹6,623–10,935
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai is to bus and train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vadipatti, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Nilakkottai. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Kodaikanal Road via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Vellore and Nilakkottai is 454 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai, including transfers.
Vellore to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Nilakkottai, India?
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Nilakkottai via Vridhachalam Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Renugambal Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9787722169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Website
- Sri Renugambal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Nilakkottai bus services, operated by Sri Renugambal Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Nilakkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Nilakkottai is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Vellore to Nilakkottai.
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