There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 12678 / ...
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi
6h 33m₹1,603–3,939Bus via Nedumbassery
cheapest- Take the bus from Angamaly to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
8h 47m₹319–840Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the bus from Thissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
6h 43m₹724–2,236Drive 270.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Nilgiriscar 270.3 km
4h 33m₹2,925–4,224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Nilgiristaxi 270.3 km
4h 33m₹6,500–8,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilgiristaxi
6h 8m₹7,505–11,918Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
7h 4m₹697–1,389
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris is to bus via Nedumbassery which costs ₹310 - ₹850 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ooty via Chalakudy and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Kochi and Nilgiris is 292 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Kochi to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Kochi to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Nilgiris is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kochi to Nilgiris.
There are 721+ hotels available in Nilgiris.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Ooty via Chalakudy, Coimbatore, and Gandhipuram in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Thissur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Angamaly to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–8,000
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
Kerala Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 47 27 66 20
- Website
- keralatouristtaxi.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Smart Taxi
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
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