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How to get fromArakkonam to Ootyby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Arakkonam to Ooty by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Metupalaiyamtrain train 12671
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    ₹1,578–3,696

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain train 43408 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
    13h 37m
    ₹1,532–3,512

  3. Drive 466.2 km

    1. Drive from Arakkonam to Ootycar car 466.2 km
    7h 34m
    ₹5,256–7,591

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Ootytaxi taxi 466.2 km
    7h 34m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Ootytaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    ₹7,442–12,112

  6. Train, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Ootytaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    ₹9,242–16,112

  7. Train, fly to Mysore, taxi

    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane MAA - MYQ
    3. Take the taxi from Mysore (MYQ) to Ootytaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    ₹8,942–26,412

  8. Train, fly to Salem, bus

    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    3. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus
    10h 34m

Arakkonam to Ooty by train, foot, and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Ooty, India?

There is no direct connection from Arakkonam to Ooty. However, you can take the train to Metupalaiyam then take the taxi to Ooty. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arakkonam to Ooty, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 37m.

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