There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Thekkady by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus
11h 18m₹511–1,195Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
11h 39m₹4,573–7,175Drive 321.2 km
- Drive from Ooty to Thekkadycar 321.2 km
6h 16m₹3,601–5,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Thekkadytaxi 321.2 km
6h 16m₹8,000–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 11h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Thekkady is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Kumily via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Ooty and Thekkady is 365 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Ooty to Thekkady, including transfers.
Ooty to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Thekkady is 321 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Ooty to Thekkady.
There are 302+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Thekkady via Palani and Kumily in around 11h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 Palani to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,500
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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