There are 5 ways to get from Kannur to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain 12686 / ...
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Nilgiristaxi
6h 9m₹3,688–5,629Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kannur to Pollachibus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Ootybus 783Ns
12h 32m₹461–961Drive 215.6 km
- Drive from Kannur to Nilgiriscar 215.6 km
3h 25m₹2,316–3,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Nilgiristaxi 215.6 km
3h 25m₹5,000–6,500Train, taxi via Coimbatore
- Take the train from Kannur to Coimbatore Jntrain 16528 / ...
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore Jn to Nilgiristaxi
7h 8m₹2,408–4,279
Kannur to Nilgiris by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Nilgiris is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,000 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Ooty via Pollachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Kannur and Nilgiris is 361 km. The road distance is 215.6 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kannur to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Kannur to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Pollachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Nilgiris is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Kannur to Nilgiris.
There are 721+ hotels available in Nilgiris.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Kannur to Ooty via Pollachi and Pollachi in around 12h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kannur to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kannur to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Pollachi to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–550
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–6,500
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 89 40 70 90 00
- Website
- ruthracabs.business.site
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 97 37 30
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
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