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Ooty to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

260 kmDistance
5.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹10,539
Ertiga₹13,374
Innova₹13,941
Innova Crysta₹17,226
Tempo Traveller (12)₹23,580

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹290
AC Seater₹470
Non-AC Sleeper₹420
AC Sleeper₹600
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹780
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹290
Third AC₹390
Second AC₹550
First AC₹760
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Ooty to Bangalore

260 km · ~5h 32m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ooty

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Kollegal

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 110 km · 2h 12m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Ooty to Bangalore

260 km · ~5h 47m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Ooty

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ooty. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Ooty → Bangalore

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~260 km

    ~5h 47m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹780

    Usual tea / meal halts: Kanakapura (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Ooty to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Ooty to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ooty to Bangalore is about 260 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 260 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹470 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹420 · AC Sleeper ₹600 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹780
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹760

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Ooty to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. BR Hills105 km from Ooty

    Karnataka

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Ooty to Bangalore (about 5.2 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Ooty
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bangalore trip and see the full Ooty → Bangalore → next stop route.

Bangalore → Tumakuru

About 85 km by road

Bangalore → Hogenakkal

About 125 km by road

Bangalore → BR Hills

About 155 km by road

Bangalore → Yelagiri

About 160 km by road

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