There are 5 ways to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jntrain 12624 / ...
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Nilgiristaxi
7h 33m₹1,602–3,932Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
7h 46m₹305–963Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Nilgiriscar 262.2 km
4h 21m₹2,936–4,240Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Nilgiristaxi 262.2 km
4h 21m₹6,500–8,000Bus via FlixBus Kochi - Aluva (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
11h 8m₹613–1,405
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ernākulam to Nilgiris. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ooty via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Nilgiris is 290 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Ernākulam to Nilgiris, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Nilgiris bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Nilgiris is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Ernākulam to Nilgiris.
There are 685+ hotels available in Nilgiris.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Nilgiris, India?
You can take a bus from Ernakulam to Ooty via Gandhipuram in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–8,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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