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How to get fromOoty to Thekkadyby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus bus 783Ns
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus bus
    11h 18m
    ₹511–1,195

  2. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayamtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    11h 33m
    ₹4,749–7,383

  3. Drive  328.3 km

    1. Drive from Ooty to Thekkadycar car 328.3 km
    6h 10m
    ₹3,178–4,591

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ooty to Thekkadytaxi taxi 328.3 km
    6h 10m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ooty to Mettupalayambus bus
    2. Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Tiruppurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tiruppur to Dindigulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus
    11h 58m

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  • Distance: 365.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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.

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