Best Way From Chennai To Ooty

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations is accessible from all parts of South India through all modes of transportations like air, rail and road. Tourists crowd from all parts of India in Ooty for its climate and scenic beauty. It is a favorite hill station of the South Indians due to its proximity.

Ooty is located at a distance of about 537 km away from the capital city of Tamilnadu, Chennai. Chennai is well-connected to this Queen of Hill Stations through all modes of transportation, rail, road and air.

Coimbatore international airport is the nearest airport to Ooty. It is located at a distance ofabout 98 km away from Ooty and the hill station can be reached after a travel time of approximately one hour in any of the taxis, cabs and buses available from the airport premises.Direct flights are available from Chennai to Coimbatore. The travel time from Chennai to Coimbatore is from one to one and half hours and the travel charges range from 2500 to 3000 rupees per traveler depending upon the availability of flights.

Thereare no direct trains to reach Ooty from Chennai. Trains are available from Chennai to Mettupalayam, ...
... the nearest railway station to Ooty. Travel from Chennai to Mettupalayam in train will take 9 hours. Mettupalayam railway station is located at a distance of about 52 km away from Ooty. Taxis and bus services are available from Mettupalayam railway station to Ooty.

Journey by road from Chennai to Ooty takes about 9 hours. Some of the important places covered during the journey from Chennai to Ooty are Vellur at a distance of 136 km away from Chennai, Krishnagiri at a distance of121 km away from Vellur, Mettur which is at a distance of 117 km away from Krishnagiri and Ooty at about 176 km away from Krishnagiri.

Lot of private cabs and taxis are available from Chennai to Ooty. The approximate charges of these cabs range from 15 rupees to 45 rupees per kilometer depending upon the type of vehicle chosen by the traveler.

A lot of direct bus services are available from Chennai to Ooty. The travel time from Chennai to Ooty in bus is approximately 10 hours. Ooty bus station is situated at the heart of the city.

Though flight services to Coimbatore from Chennai are expensive, travelling by fight to Ooty is the best suited for senior citizens and those with less time. Travelling by car is best suited for group travelers and families with kids since the travel can be organized accordingly. A lot of restaurants and hotels are available for refreshments on the way from Chennai to Ooty.Travel by bus is best suited for backpackers and individual travelers.