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

The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Puducherry is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ooty to Puducherry is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ooty and Puducherry?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ooty and arriving at Pondicherry. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ooty and Puducherry?

No, there is no direct train from Ooty to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Udagamandalam and arriving at Pondicherry via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn, Salem Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Ooty to Puducherry?

The distance between Ooty and Puducherry is 422 km. The road distance is 420.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ooty to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700.

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

The bus from Ooty to Pondicherry takes 10h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ooty to Puducherry bus from?

Ooty to Puducherry bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Ooty station.

Where do I catch the Ooty to Puducherry train from?

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

Train or bus from Ooty to Puducherry?

The best way to get from Ooty to Puducherry is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹6,000 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Ooty to Puducherry bus arrive?

Ooty to Puducherry bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Where does the Ooty to Puducherry train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ooty to Puducherry?

Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Puducherry is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Ooty to Puducherry.

Where can I stay near Puducherry?

There are 1225+ hotels available in Puducherry.

Ooty to Puducherry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ooty to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ooty to Pondicherrybus
10h 15m
₹650–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Udagamandalam to Metupalaiyamtrain
2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain
3. Take the train from Salem Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
14h 12m
₹692–5,539
Drive 420.2 km
1. Drive from Ooty to Puducherrycar 420.2 km
6h 47m
₹4,726–6,826
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Puducherrytaxi 420.2 km
6h 47m
₹10,000–13,000
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
2. Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
3. Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
11h 31m

Ooty to Puducherry by train

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14h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.8 km
Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Ooty, India and Puducherry, India?

Parveen Travels operates a bus from Ooty to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udagamandalam to Pondicherry via Metupalaiyam, Coimbatore Jn, Salem Jn, and Villupuram Jn in around 14h 12m.

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