What is the cheapest way to get from Ooty to Keelakarai?

The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Keelakarai is to drive which costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ooty to Keelakarai?

The fastest way to get from Ooty to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Ooty and Keelakarai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Ooty to Keelakarai?

The distance between Ooty and Keelakarai is 424 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.

How do I travel from Ooty to Keelakarai without a car?

The best way to get from Ooty to Keelakarai without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 11h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ooty to Keelakarai?

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Ooty to Keelakarai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ooty to Keelakarai bus from?

Ooty to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Ooty to Keelakarai bus arrive?

Ooty to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Can I drive from Ooty to Keelakarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Keelakarai is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Ooty to Keelakarai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ooty to Keelakarai?

Book your Ooty to Keelakarai bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Keelakarai?

There are 19+ hotels available in Keelakarai.

Ooty to Keelakarai - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ooty to Keelakarai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus via Coimbatore
best
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 31m
Drive 399.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ooty to Keelakaraicar 399.7 km
6h 40m
₹4,501–6,502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 16618
13h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Keelakaraitaxi 399.7 km
6h 40m
₹9,500–12,000
Taxi, fly to Tuticorin Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane CJB - TCR
3. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Keelakaraitaxi
7h 34m
₹13,168–30,180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
12h 23m
Taxi, fly to Madurai, train
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CJB - IXM
3. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 57m
₹9,273–28,315

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

56Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

₹8,291Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.9 km
Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Ooty, India and Keelakarai, India?

You can take a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Keelakarai via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 31m.

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