There are 8 ways to get from Punalūr to Ooty by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane
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 Punalur to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
11h 42m₹896–2,941Train, taxi
- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
12h 14m₹1,773–5,293Drive 401.6 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Ootycar 401.6 km
6h 28m₹4,527–6,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Ootytaxi 401.6 km
6h 28m₹10,000–12,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ootytaxi
9h 23m₹10,046–21,619Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Punalur to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus
12h 26mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Punalur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus
15h 38mTrain, train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Ootytaxi
10h 1m₹10,843–21,503
Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Ooty is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Ooty via Thrissur and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Punalūr and Ooty is 442 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Ooty without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Punalūr to Ooty, including transfers.
Punalūr to Ooty bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Ooty bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Ooty is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Punalūr to Ooty.
There are 696+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a bus from Punalur to Ooty via Thissur, Thrissur, and Gandhipuram in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–28,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Punalur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Palakkad to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thrissur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Punalur to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–12,000
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
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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