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How to Reach Ooty & Get Around

Complete transport guide: flights, trains, buses, and local transport. Trip Planning travel planning.

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How To Get There

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By Air

Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), 88km from city

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By Train

Stations:

Mettupalayam (MTP)

Nearest major railway station. Connects to Ooty via the Nilgiri Mountain Railway.

Routes:
  • From Chennai: 7-8 hours to Mettupalayam (₹800-2000)
  • From Coimbatore: 1 hour to Mettupalayam (₹300-800)

Booking: IRCTC or 12Go.asia

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By Bus

Terminals:
  • Ooty Bus Stand
Routes:
  • From Bangalore: 6-7 hours (₹800-1500)
  • From Coimbatore: 3-4 hours (₹400-800)

Note: Trains more comfortable, but buses are more frequent.

Getting Around

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Taxi

₹1500-2500 per day

Best for: Sightseeing, families

Negotiate rates in advance. Hire for the entire day for better deals.

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Auto-rickshaw

₹100-300 per trip

Best for: Short distances, solo travelers

Bargain the price before starting the journey. Agree on the fare beforehand.

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Local Bus

₹10-30 per trip

Best for: Budget travelers

Buses can be crowded. Check bus routes and timings.

How to Reach Ooty

Plan your journey to Ooty from 7 cities across India. Compare distances, drive times, and flight durations to find the best route for you.

Bangalore to Ooty

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Distance

270 km

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Drive Time

6h 00m

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Chennai to Ooty

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Distance

555 km

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Drive Time

11h 30m

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Flight Time

1h 15m

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Bangalore to Ooty

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Distance

270 km

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Drive Time

6h 30m

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Coimbatore to Ooty

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Distance

85 km

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Drive Time

2h 50m

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Mysore to Ooty

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Distance

125 km

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Drive Time

2h 30m

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Kodaikanal to Ooty

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Distance

174 km

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Drive Time

4h 00m

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Munnar to Ooty

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Distance

240 km

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Drive Time

5h 00m

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