There are 6 ways to get from Coonoor to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
3h 15m₹6,872–12,218Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Coonoor to Koyambedunightbus
11h 9m₹670–1,855Train
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Peramburtrain 12672
9h 19m₹1,208–3,373Bus
- Take the bus from Ooty to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 40m₹1,143–3,257Drive 512.6 km
- Drive from Coonoor to Chennaicar 512.6 km
8h 2m₹4,962–7,167Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Chennaitaxi 512.6 km
8h 2m₹12,000–16,000
Coonoor to Chennai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coonoor to Chennai is to night bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Coonoor to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Coonoor to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Chennai via Ooty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Coonoor to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Coonoor and Chennai is 486 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Coonoor to Chennai, including transfers.
Coonoor to Chennai bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Ooty station.
Coonoor to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Chennai is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Coonoor, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 23m. Alternatively, National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Ooty to Chennai every 3 hours, and the journey takes 11h 10m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Ooty to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Ooty to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Ooty to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Ooty to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Ooty to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Night bus from Coonoor to Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–16,000
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Coonoor to Chennai bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Chennai station.
Coonoor to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coonoor to Chennai is 513 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Coonoor to Chennai.
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