There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Palani by taxi, train, bus, or car
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 Palanitrain 16765 / ...
4h 5m₹1,493–2,875Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
5h 30m₹160–750Drive 188.3 km
- Drive from Ooty to Palanicar 188.3 km
3h 15m₹2,104–3,039Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Palanitaxi 188.3 km
3h 15m₹4,700–6,000
Ooty to Palani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Palani is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹750 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Palani is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ooty and arriving at Palani. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Ooty and Palani is 196 km. The road distance is 188.3 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Palani without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ooty to Palani, including transfers.
Ooty to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Palani bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Palani is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ooty to Palani.
There are 506+ hotels available in Palani.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Palani, India?
SETC operates a bus from Ooty to Palani once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–6,000
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
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