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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai to Nilgiris

Composite routes from Chennai to Nilgiris

Cheapest
8 h 17 min
Car
530 km.
from $29
Other
3 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $81.97
8 h 35 min
Train, Taxi
430 km.
from $75.15
4 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $112.40
5 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
430 km.
from $109.14

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
IndiGo Airlines
Website
Air India Limited
Website
IndiGo Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$40.76–$242.02
Air India Limited
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$40.76–$267.49
Train operators
Found: 1
Indian Railways
Website
Indian Railways
Website
7h 4m
Once daily
$3.82–$82.80
14646
14646
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 3
Sam Tourist Bus
Website
SETC
Website
Parveen Travels
Website
Sam Tourist Bus
Website
6h 48m
Twice daily
$10.19–$28.02
080 46333686
080 46333686
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
SETC
Website
6h 45m
Hourly
$3.57–$8.92
9513948001
9513948001
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Parveen Travels
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$11.46–$21.65
18001020999
18001020999
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Nilgiris?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Nilgiris is to bus which costs $9.78 - $18.48 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Nilgiris?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Nilgiris is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 55m and costs $59.78 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Nilgiris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koyembedu and arriving at Ooty -Parveen travels. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Nilgiris?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Udagamandalam via Metupalaiyam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Chennai to Nilgiris?

The distance between Chennai and Nilgiris is 510 km. The road distance is 557 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Nilgiris without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 35m and costs $27.17 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Nilgiris?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Chennai to Nilgiris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Nilgiris bus from?

Chennai to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Nilgiris train from?

Chennai to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Where does the Chennai to Nilgiris bus arrive?

Chennai to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Ooty -Parveen travels station.

Where does the Chennai to Nilgiris train arrive?

Chennai to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Nilgiris?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Nilgiris is 557 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Chennai to Nilgiris.

Where can I stay near Nilgiris?

There are 646+ hotels available in Nilgiris. Prices start at $17.14 per night.
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