There are 9 ways to get from Punalūr to Ooty by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Thrissur
best- Take the bus from Punalur to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
11h 42m₹896–2,941Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Punalur to Pathanamthittabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junction to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus
16h₹778–2,120Train, 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 31m₹1,773–5,293Drive 401.6 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Ootycar 401.6 km
6h 28m₹4,506–6,508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Ootytaxi 401.6 km
6h 28m₹10,000–12,000Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kalamasserybus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Ootytaxi
9h 27m₹11,200–19,310Train, bus
- Take the train from Punalur to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain
- Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus
16h 52m₹1,038–4,680Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Northtrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane TRV - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ootytaxi
9h 10m₹8,261–19,219Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Punalur to Kalamasserybus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ootytaxi
10h 30m₹10,200–22,110
Punalūr to Ooty by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Ooty is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
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 via Thrissur 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 693+ 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
- 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
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Kalamassery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Punalur to Kalamassery
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Pathanamthitta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junction to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- 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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