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How to get fromKottayam to Ootyby bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Ooty by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus 783Ns
    8h 33m
    ₹375–2,435

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus bus
    9h 49m
    ₹361–2,060

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12625 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    ₹1,824–4,298

  4. Drive  320.8 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Ootycar car 320.8 km
    5h 12m
    ₹3,138–4,533

  5. Taxi

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

  6. Bus via Singānallūr (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus FlixBus IN4450
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
    11h 45m
    ₹665–1,692

Kottayam to Ooty by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345 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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