There are 6 ways to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Vaniyambalamtrain
- Take the taxi from Vaniyambalam to Nilgiristaxi
5h 6m₹3,058–5,460Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Coimbatore Jntrain 16528 / ...
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Udagamandalamtrain 06136
11h 17m₹415–3,232Train, bus
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Thrisurtrain
- Take the bus from Thissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
7h 20m₹741–2,361Drive 158.1 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Nilgiriscar 158.1 km
2h 34m₹1,720–2,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Nilgiristaxi 158.1 km
2h 34m₹3,900–4,700Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
8h 28m₹740–1,596
Kozhikode to Nilgiris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Ooty via Thissur and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Udagamandalam via Coimbatore Jn and Metupalaiyam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Nilgiris is 253 km. The road distance is 158.1 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kozhikode station.
Kozhikode to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Nilgiris is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Kozhikode to Ooty via Thrissur, Thissur, Coimbatore, and Gandhipuram in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kozhikkode to Udagamandalam via Coimbatore Jn and Metupalaiyam in around 11h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Shoranur Jn to Vaniyambalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kozhikkode to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kozhikkode to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 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
- 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 Kozhikode to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–4,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Kozhikode to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Kozhikode to Nilgiris train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Nilgiris is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kozhikode to Nilgiris.
There are 721+ hotels available in Nilgiris.