There are 5 ways to get from Shencottai to Ooty by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 06030
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
12h 47m₹1,869–4,744Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottakarra to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
13h 20m₹546–3,004Drive 414.8 km
- Drive from Shencottai to Ootycar 414.8 km
6h 50m₹4,035–5,828Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shencottai to Ootytaxi 414.8 km
6h 50m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Mills to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus
15h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shencottai to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹3,000 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Shencottai to Ooty is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shencottai to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Ooty via Kottakarra and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Shencottai and Ooty is 498 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.
The best way to get from Shencottai to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Shencottai to Ooty, including transfers.
Shencottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Shencottai to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shencottai to Ooty is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Shencottai to Ooty.
There are 684+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Shencottai, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a bus from Shenkottai to Ooty via Kottakarra and Gandhipuram in around 13h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakarra to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Shencottah to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Arujunai Velan Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Arujunai Velan Travels
- Website
- Kannan Bus
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Kannan Bus
- Website
- Maharaja Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Maharaja Travels
- Website
- SPS Travels India
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SPS Travels India
- Phone
- +91 89250 36450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arthi Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Arthi Travels
- Website
- Irish Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Irish Travels
- Website
- Jose Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jose Travels
- Phone
- +91 80463 33629
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Arul Tours And Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Arul Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Lakshmi Mills to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–13,000
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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