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

The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Manali is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ooty to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹30,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ooty and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ooty and Manali?

No, there is no direct train from Ooty to Manali. However, there are services departing from Udagamandalam and arriving at Perambur via Metupalaiyam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Ooty to Manali?

The distance between Ooty and Manali is 575 km. The road distance is 536 km.

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

The best way to get from Ooty to Manali without a car is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700.

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

It takes approximately 12h 54m to get from Ooty to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ooty to Manali bus from?

Ooty to Manali bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Ooty to Manali train from?

Ooty to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udagamandalam station.

Train or bus from Ooty to Manali?

The best way to get from Ooty to Manali is to train which takes 12h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Ooty to Manali bus arrive?

Ooty to Manali bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Ooty to Manali train arrive?

Ooty to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.

Can I drive from Ooty to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Manali is 536 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Ooty to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 866+ hotels available in Manali.

Ooty to Manali - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ooty to Manali by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
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1. Take the train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyamtrain 06137
2. Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Peramburtrain 12672
12h 54m
₹742–3,629
Bus via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
13h 6m
Drive 536 km
1. Drive from Ooty to Manalicar 536 km
8h 26m
₹6,033–8,715
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Manalitaxi 536 km
8h 26m
₹13,000–16,000
Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
7h 55m
₹5,288–8,074
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5143
17h 58m
₹890–2,990
Taxi to Calicut International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
5h 37m
₹9,088–13,780
Taxi to Mysore, fly
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Mysore (MYQ)taxi
2. Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
5h 5m
₹9,341–29,579
Bus to Salem, fly
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
9h 20m

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

₹5,424Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.7 km
Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Ooty, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

You can take a train from Udagamandalam to Manali via Metupalaiyam and Perambur in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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