There are 6 ways to get from Erode to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, line 06010 train, taxi
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi
4h 23m₹1,563–3,642Train
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Udagamandalamtrain 06136
9h 5m₹277–2,149Bus
- Take the bus from Erode to Coimbatorebus Erode - Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
4h 30m₹493–1,825Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Erode to Nilgiriscar 146.7 km
2h 35m₹1,611–2,327Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erode to Nilgiristaxi 146.7 km
2h 35m₹3,600–4,400Bus via Erode
- Take the bus from Erode to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
5h 10m₹622–2,418
Erode to Nilgiris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Nilgiris is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Erode to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Erode and arriving at Ooty via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Erode to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Udagamandalam via Metupalaiyam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Erode and Nilgiris is 185 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Nilgiris without a car is to train and line 06010 train and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Erode to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Erode to Nilgiris bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Erode station.
Erode to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Erode to Nilgiris is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Erode to Ooty via Coimbatore and Gandhipuram in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erode Jn to Udagamandalam via Metupalaiyam in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Erode Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Metupalaiyam to Udagamandalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Erode to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–460
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,400
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
Ooty Heritage
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Erode to Nilgiris bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Erode to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erode to Nilgiris is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Erode to Nilgiris.
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