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How to get fromChennai to Coonoorby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Coonoor by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Coonoortaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    ₹6,913–10,572

  2. Bus via Hosūr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Tollbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Attibele Toll to Coonoor stationbus bus
    15h 11m
    ₹1,092–3,192

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain train 12671
    10h 5m
    ₹1,203–3,386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
    12h 55m
    ₹1,500–3,029

  5. Drive 514.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Coonoorcar car 514.5 km
    7h 56m
    ₹5,787–8,358

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Coonoortaxi taxi 514.5 km
    7h 56m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MAA - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Coonoortaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    ₹9,513–15,572

Chennai to Coonoor by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Coonoor, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Vetri Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,400–2,500 and the journey takes 11h.

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