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Ooty to Karunagappalli

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Karunagappalli, Kerala.

341 kmDistance
6.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3850
Sedan₹4530
SUV₹5950
Innova / MUV₹6680
Tempo Traveller₹7800
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹380
AC Seater₹610
Non-AC Sleeper₹550
AC Sleeper₹780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1000
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Train
Sleeper₹230
Economy₹370
Third AC₹510
Second AC₹710
First AC₹980
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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 Karunagappalli

341 km · ~7h 9m · About 7h 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 Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

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

  3. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, Kerala

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 Karunagappalli

341 km · ~7h 35m · 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 → Karunagappalli

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~341 km

    ~7h 35m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,000

    Usual tea / meal halts: Athirappilly Falls (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Karunagappalli

    Karunagappalli, Kerala

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 Karunagappalli

Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.

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.

Transport Options

Ooty to Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ooty to Karunagappalli is about 341 km by road, roughly 6.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palakkad and Kottayam.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 341 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,850 · Sedan ₹4,530 · SUV ₹5,950 · Innova / MUV ₹6,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,800
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹610 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,000
  • Train: Sleeper ₹230 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹710 · First AC ₹980

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

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