There are 6 ways to get from Ooty to Melur by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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 Madurai Jntrain 16765 / ...
7h 17m₹2,033–3,775Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Pallani to Maduraibus
11h 27m₹571–1,265Drive 289.6 km
- Drive from Ooty to Melurcar 289.6 km
4h 45m₹3,242–4,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Melurtaxi 289.6 km
4h 45m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CJB - IXM
8h 50m₹7,383–25,269Taxi, train via Madurai
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Madurai Jntrain 16765 / ...
8h 37m₹1,558–3,825
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Melur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Melur is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Melur. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass via Pallani and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Ooty and Melur is 347 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Melur without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 17m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ooty to Melur, including transfers.
Ooty to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Melur is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ooty to Melur.
There are nine+ hotels available in Melur.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Melur via Pallani, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–24,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Metupalaiyam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Pallani to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,000
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
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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