Rome2Rio

How to get fromVellore to Nilgirisby train, taxi, bus, night bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Nilgiris

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain train 12671
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    ₹1,894–4,006

  2. Bus, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus bus FlixBus IN4310 / ...
    2. Take the night bus from Attibele Toll Gate to Ooty Bus Standnightbus night bus
    11h 33m
    ₹1,134–2,952

  3. Drive 394.3 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Nilgiriscar car 394.3 km
    6h 19m
    ₹4,258–6,150

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vellore to Nilgiristaxi taxi 394.3 km
    6h 19m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    4. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    ₹7,724–16,251

  6. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BLR - CJB
    4. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    9h 49m
    ₹7,440–13,209

  7. Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Mysore, taxi

    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train
    3. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane MAA - MYQ
    4. Take the taxi from Mysore (MYQ) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    ₹9,424–25,151

  8. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BLR - CCJ
    4. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Nilgiristaxi taxi
    10h 23m
    ₹6,440–13,309

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,897Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vellore, India and Nilgiris, India?

There is no direct connection from Vellore to Nilgiris. However, you can take the taxi to Katpadi Jn, take the train to Metupalaiyam, then take the taxi to Nilgiris. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to Ooty Bus Stand via FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll and Attibele Toll Gate in around 11h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Vellore

Trips to Nilgiris

Popular routes