There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 16779 / ...
10h 22m₹415–2,383Drive 386.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Nilakkottaicar 386.8 km
5h 50m₹4,351–6,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Nilakkottaitaxi 386.8 km
5h 50m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly, 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 26m₹6,218–11,050Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus V995ab / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12638 / ...
10h 4m₹557–1,949
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 4m.
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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Vellore and Nilakkottai is 431 km. The road distance is 386.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 29m 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 bus which takes 9h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Nilakkottai, India?
Sri Renugambal Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Road 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
- 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
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- 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 Kodaikanal Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Nilakkottai is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Vellore to Nilakkottai.
There are six+ hotels available in Nilakkottai.