The train between Vellore and Nilgiris takes 15h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vellore to Nilgiris. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Vellore and Nilgiris. The earliest departure is at 8:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Vellore is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Nilgiris at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Katpadi Jn and take an average of 15h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Vellore station and arriving at Nilgiris station via Metupalaiyam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
Vellore to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
Vellore to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udagamandalam station.
The distance between Vellore and Nilgiris is 313.7 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Vellore Cant to Udagamandalam via Katpadi Jn and Metupalaiyam in around 14h 28m.
