There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), 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, train
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salemtrain
7h 7m₹1,809–4,283Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5143
9h 10m₹765–1,918Drive 299.1 km
- Drive from Ooty to Chinnasalemcar 299.1 km
4h 36m₹2,898–4,186Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Chinnasalemtaxi 299.1 km
4h 36m₹7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Chinnasalem. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Ooty and Chinnasalem is 340 km. The road distance is 299.1 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Ooty to Chinnasalem, including transfers.
Ooty to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand station.
Ooty to Chinnasalem bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Chinnasalem is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ooty to Chinnasalem.
There are one+ hotels available in Chinnasalem.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Chinnasalem, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,700 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chinnasalem - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–9,000
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
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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