There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Ooty by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
10h 27m₹1,603–3,886Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
11h₹1,400–2,500Drive 531.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ootycar 531.6 km
8h 18m₹5,997–8,662Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ootytaxi 531.6 km
8h 18m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
13h
Tamil Nādu to Ooty by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Ooty is to drive which takes 8h 18m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Ooty is 582 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Tamil Nādu to Ooty, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Ooty bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Ooty bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Ooty, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Ooty is 532 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Ooty.
Book your Tamil Nādu to Ooty bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Ooty, India?
Vetri Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu hourly. Tickets cost ₹1,400–2,500 and the journey takes 11h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–2,500
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- PRM Roadways
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–16,000
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
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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