There are 5 ways to get from Sankarapuram to Ooty by bus (Flixbus), train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
8h 28m₹2,140–4,121Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5143
9h 31m₹1,075–2,421Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jntrain 16855
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
8h 49m₹2,509–5,077Drive 335.5 km
- Drive from Sankarapuram to Ootycar 335.5 km
4h 55m₹3,255–4,701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarapuram to Ootytaxi 335.5 km
4h 55m₹8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sankarapuram to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarapuram to Ooty is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarapuram to Ooty. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass and arriving at Ooty via Salem and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Sankarapuram and Ooty is 395 km. The road distance is 335.5 km.
The best way to get from Sankarapuram to Ooty without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Sankarapuram to Ooty, including transfers.
Sankarapuram to Ooty bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass station.
Sankarapuram to Ooty bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarapuram to Ooty is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Sankarapuram to Ooty.
There are 695+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sankarapuram to Ooty via FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass, FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass, Salem, and Gandhipuram in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chinna Salem to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kallakurichi - Bypass to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Salem to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- VKV Travels
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–10,000
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
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