There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
7h 36mDrive 292.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ooty to Chinnasalemcar 292.3 km
4h 44m₹3,296–4,761Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Chinna Salemtrain
9h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Chinnasalemtaxi 292.3 km
4h 44m₹7,000–9,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem is to drive which costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Ooty and Chinnasalem is 332 km. The road distance is 292.3 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Ooty to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Chinnasalem is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Ooty to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Chinnasalem, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Chinnasalem via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppur to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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