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How to get fromKottayam to Ootyby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Ooty by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus 783Ns
    8h 33m
    ₹369–2,432

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12625 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    ₹1,624–4,098

  3. Drive 320.8 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Ootycar car 320.8 km
    5h 12m
    ₹3,630–5,244

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Ootytaxi taxi 320.8 km
    5h 12m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Thissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus
    9h 13m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 336.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Ooty via Gandhipuram in around 8h 33m.

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