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There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Nilakkottai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus bus
    8h 36m
    ₹1,662–4,085

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train 16779
    10h 42m
    ₹415–2,383

  3. Train via Virudhachalam

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 22605 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain train 12633 / ...
    8h 50m
    ₹593–3,949

  4. Drive  386.8 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Nilakkottaicar car 386.8 km
    5h 50m
    ₹3,785–5,467

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Nilakkottaitaxi taxi 386.8 km
    5h 50m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus, fly to Madurai, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    7h 44m
    ₹5,718–10,550

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Maduraibus bus V995ab / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train 12638 / ...
    10h 2m
    ₹557–1,949

  8. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train
    9h 30m
    ₹6,123–13,435

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Vellore, India and Nilakkottai, India?

You can take a bus from Vellore to Nilakkottai via Salem, Salem, and Kodai Road in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Nilakkottai via Vridhachalam Jn, Dindigul Jn, and Kodaikanal Road in around 8h 50m.

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