There are 7 ways to get from Thekkady to Ooty by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumily to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus 783Ns
9h 59m₹516–1,227Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Kottayamtaxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
10h 13m₹4,068–7,043Drive 321.1 km
- Drive from Thekkady to Ootycar 321.1 km
6h 20m₹3,612–5,217Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thekkady to Ootytaxi 321.1 km
6h 20m₹8,000–9,500Bus, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kumily to Perumbavoorbus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane COK - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Ootytaxi
7h 57m₹11,417–20,387Bus via Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumily to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Ooty, Tamil Nadu
10h 59mBus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kumily to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadubus
12h 40m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thekkady to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Thekkady to Ooty is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thekkady to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Kumily and arriving at Ooty via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Thekkady and Ooty is 365 km. The road distance is 321.1 km.
The best way to get from Thekkady to Ooty without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Thekkady to Ooty, including transfers.
Thekkady to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kumily station.
Thekkady to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thekkady to Ooty is 321 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Thekkady to Ooty.
There are 705+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Thekkady, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a vehicle from Thekkady to Ooty via Kumily and Palani in around 9h 59m.
- 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
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kumily to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kumily to Perumbavoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–240
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kumily to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kumily to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Palani to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,500
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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