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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Ootyby plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Ooty by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane GIG - CCJ
    2. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Ootytaxi taxi
    24h 27m
    ₹63,579–174,279

  2. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, night bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane GIG - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the night bus from Shanthi Nagar to Ooty Bus Standnightbus night bus
    33h 57m
    ₹48,954–142,489

  3. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane GIG - CJB
    2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Ootytaxi taxi
    27h 47m
    ₹57,279–172,779

  4. Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane GIG - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ootytaxi taxi
    32h 34m
    ₹74,879–206,079

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane GIG - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus bus
    34h 24m
    ₹56,079–164,089

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration20h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹60,501Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,613.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 27m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Ooty, India?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Ooty. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), then take the taxi to Ooty. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), walk to Kempegowda International Airport, take the bus to Shanthinagara Bus Station, walk to Shanthi Nagar, then take the vehicle to Ooty Bus Stand.

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