There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Karaikal by taxi, bus, train, 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, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Velankkanitaxi
- Take the bus from Velankkani to Nagorebus
5h 45m₹2,150–3,053Taxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikaltrain 16188
11h 31m₹1,869–4,633Drive 411.8 km
- Drive from Ooty to Karaikalcar 411.8 km
6h 38m₹4,003–5,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Karaikaltaxi 411.8 km
6h 38m₹10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Karaikal is to taxi and bus which costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Karaikal is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
The distance between Ooty and Karaikal is 430 km. The road distance is 411.8 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Karaikal without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Ooty to Karaikal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Karaikal is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Ooty to Karaikal.
There are 60+ hotels available in Karaikal.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Karaikal, India?
There is no direct connection from Ooty to Karaikal. However, you can take the taxi to Velankkani, take the bus to Nagore, then take the taxi to Karaikal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Metupalaiyam, take the line 12672 train to Coimbatore Jn, then take the train to Karaikal.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Velankkani to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹290–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹300–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–13,000
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
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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