There are 6 ways to get from Kochi to Ooty 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 Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Ootytaxi
5h 32m₹3,975–5,972Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
9h 7m₹598–1,398Drive 271.4 km
- Drive from Kochi to Ootycar 271.4 km
4h 34m₹3,042–4,394Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Ootytaxi 271.4 km
4h 34m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 16316 / ...
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam to Ootybus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 19mBus (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 20m₹939–1,793
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Ooty is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Ooty is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Ooty via Chalakudy and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Kochi and Ooty is 301 km. The road distance is 271.4 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Kochi to Ooty, including transfers.
Kochi to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Ooty is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kochi to Ooty.
There are 677+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi to Ooty via Ernakulam, Chalakudy, and Gandhipuram in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–260
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Mettupalayam to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–8,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.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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