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How to get fromThoothukudi to Ootyby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Ooty by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tuti Melur to Metupalaiyamtrain train 16766
    2. Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    ₹1,563–3,590

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Palanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palani to Ootybus bus
    11h 45m
    ₹883–2,315

  3. Drive  414.2 km

    1. Drive from Thoothukudi to Ootycar car 414.2 km
    6h 39m
    ₹4,637–6,697

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Ootytaxi taxi 414.2 km
    6h 39m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane TCR - CJB
    2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Ootytaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    ₹12,266–22,369

Thoothukudi to Ooty by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Ooty, India?

You can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Ooty via Madurai and Palani in around 11h 45m.

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