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Ara to Coonoor

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ara, Bihar to Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

Approx Distance: 2318 km

Approx Duration: 51.5 hrs

Route overview

Ara to Coonoor is about 2318 km by road, roughly 51.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Ara to Coonoor

About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

Start from Ara. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 386. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 536. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 686. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 773. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 923. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1073. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1159. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1309. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1459. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1545. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1695. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1845. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1932. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2082. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2232. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km (about 1h 44m of driving) — Arrive in Coonoor

By bus: Ara to Coonoor

3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ara. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ara → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
Change buses at a major city (around km 773). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Coonoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
Change buses at a major city (around km 1545). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Coonoor. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 2 → Coonoor. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~773 km Takes about 17h 11m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,210.
Arrive in Coonoor

By train: Ara to Coonoor

The nearest railway stations are Ara for Ara and Wellington for Coonoor. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With one change, 57h 36m in total: DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp (12577) 08:39 PM Bihta to 02:18 PM Basin Bridge Jn, then Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express (12671) 09:02 PM Basin Bridge Jn to 06:15 AM Mettupalayam — change at Basin Bridge Jn (about 6h 44m wait)
With one change, 57h 52m in total: PATLIPUTRA - BANGALORE Sanghamitra SF Exp (12296) 08:23 PM Bihta to 01:35 PM Basin Bridge Jn, then Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express (12671) 09:02 PM Basin Bridge Jn to 06:15 AM Mettupalayam — change at Basin Bridge Jn (about 7h 27m wait)
With one change, 61h 22m in total: PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express (16360) 04:53 PM Bihta to 12:35 PM Katpadi Jn, then Nilgiri (Blue Mountain) Express (12671) 10:50 PM Katpadi Jn to 06:15 AM Mettupalayam — change at Katpadi Jn (about 10h 15m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2318 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,600 · Sedan ₹30,230 · SUV ₹39,560 · Innova / MUV ₹44,240 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,300
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,550 · AC Seater ₹4,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · AC Sleeper ₹5,330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,540
Train: Sleeper ₹1,420 · Economy ₹2,350 · Third AC ₹3,280 · Second AC ₹4,670 · First AC ₹6,520

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Ara to Coonoor

Route overview

By car: Ara to Coonoor

By bus: Ara to Coonoor

By train: Ara to Coonoor

Tentative fare estimate

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