There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Mettupalayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
2h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyamtrain 06137
3h 30m₹120–950Drive 51.6 km
- Drive from Ooty to Mettupalayamcar 51.6 km
1h 12m₹582–840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Mettupalayamtaxi 51.6 km
1h 12m₹1,300–1,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Mettupalayam is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Mettupalayam is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ooty, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Udagamandalam and arriving at Metupalaiyam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Ooty and Mettupalayam is 51 km. The road distance is 51.6 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Mettupalayam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs .
The bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Ooty to Mettupalayam bus services, operated by MMK Travels, depart from Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udagamandalam station.
The best way to get from Ooty to Mettupalayam is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Mettupalayam, India?
MMK Travels operates a bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyam once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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 Mettupalayam bus services, operated by MMK Travels, arrive at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Ooty to Mettupalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Metupalaiyam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Mettupalayam is 52 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ooty to Mettupalayam.
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