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How to get fromVellore to Nilgirisby train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12623 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    ₹1,770–5,300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Attibele Toll to Ootybus bus
    12h 30m
    ₹984–2,852

  3. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Hosurbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Ooty Opp Main Bus Standbus bus
    11h 54m
    ₹1,175–3,718

  4. Drive 394.3 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Nilgiriscar car 394.3 km
    6h 19m
    ₹4,423–6,389

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Nilgiristaxi taxi 394.3 km
    6h 19m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    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 taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    ₹7,643–11,605

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain train 12671
    2. Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
    11h 37m
    ₹1,010–4,450

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    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 Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    ₹9,443–15,705

  9. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BLR - CJB
    4. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    ₹6,960–11,830

Vellore to Nilgiris by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,010Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 459.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to Ooty Opp Main Bus Stand via FlixBus Hosur and Hosur in around 11h 54m.

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