There are 7 ways to get from Vaikom to Ooty by taxi, plane, train, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ootytaxi
5h 1m₹10,773–21,741Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus 783Ns
9h 46m₹345–1,081Train, taxi
- Take the train from Vaikom to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625
- Take the taxi from Metupalaiyam to Ootytaxi
8h 43m₹2,220–4,734Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Vaikom to Ootycar 291.9 km
4h 45m₹2,856–4,125Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vaikom to Ootytaxi 291.9 km
4h 45m₹7,000–9,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisurtrain
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Ootybus
9h 48m₹375–2,081Bus via Aluva (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
12h 24m₹655–1,521
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaikom to Ooty is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Vaikom to Ooty is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaikom to Ooty. However, there are services departing from Vaikom and arriving at Ooty via Ernakulam and Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Vaikom and Ooty is 466 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Vaikom to Ooty without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Vaikom to Ooty, including transfers.
Vaikom to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Vaikom to Ooty bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaikom to Ooty is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Vaikom to Ooty.
There are 684+ hotels available in Ooty.
What companies run services between Vaikom, India and Ooty, India?
You can take a bus from Vaikom to Ooty via Ernakulam and Gandhipuram in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaikom to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–220
- 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 Gandhipuram to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–850
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Ooty - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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