There are 7 ways to get from Ooty to Melur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Coimbatore
best- 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 Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
9h 33mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyamtrain 06137
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kudal Nagartrain 16721
12h 12m₹602–3,599Drive 289.6 km
- Drive from Ooty to Melurcar 289.6 km
4h 45m₹3,250–4,695Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Melurtaxi 289.6 km
4h 45m₹7,000–9,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Tiruppurtrain
- Take the bus from Tirupur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
10h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
10h 25mBus via Palani
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
11h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Melur is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 12m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ooty to Melur. However, there are services departing from Udagamandalam and arriving at Kudal Nagar via Metupalaiyam and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Ooty and Melur is 321 km. The road distance is 289.6 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Melur without a car is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 9h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Ooty to Melur, including transfers.
Ooty to Melur bus services, operated by Shafa Tours And Travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udagamandalam station.
The best way to get from Ooty to Melur is to bus via Coimbatore which takes 9h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Melur, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udagamandalam to Melur, Tamil Nadu via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn, Kudal Nagar, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kudal Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Ooty to Melur bus services, operated by Shafa Tours And Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Melur is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ooty to Melur.
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