There are 6 ways to get from Ooty to Cumbum by taxi, train, bus, 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, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Standtaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
7h 9m₹2,273–4,115Drive 321.7 km
- Drive from Ooty to Cumbumcar 321.7 km
5h 19m₹3,654–5,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Cumbumtaxi 321.7 km
5h 19m₹8,000–9,500Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Standtaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
9h 25mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
11h 31mBus
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Thenibus
12h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Cumbum is to taxi and train and bus which costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Cumbum is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Cumbum. However, there are services departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Cumbam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Ooty and Cumbum is 355 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Cumbum without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ooty to Cumbum, including transfers.
Ooty to Cumbum bus services, operated by Shafa Tours and Travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Cumbum bus services, operated by Shafa Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Cumbum is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ooty to Cumbum.
There are 250+ hotels available in Cumbum.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Cumbum, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Cumbam via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Theni, Tamil Nadu, and Theni in around 11h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Metupalaiyam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–9,500
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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