Ooty to Kedarnath
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Kedarnath, Uttarakhand.
Approx Distance: 2812 km
Approx Duration: 62.5 hrs
Route overview
Ooty to Kedarnath is about 2812 km by road, roughly 62.5 hours of travel time.
By car: Ooty to Kedarnath
About 56h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ooty. 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.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 402. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 552. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 702. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 803. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 953. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1103. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1205. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1355. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1505. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1607. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1757. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1907. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2009. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2159. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2309. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2410. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2560. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2710. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 102 km (about 2h 2m of driving) — Arrive in Kedarnath
By bus: Ooty to Kedarnath
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Ooty → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~937 km Takes about 20h 49m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 937). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kedarnath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~937 km Takes about 20h 49m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1875). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kedarnath. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kedarnath. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~937 km Takes about 20h 49m. Tentative fare ₹1,030–₹2,670.
- Arrive in Kedarnath
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2812 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,030 · Sedan ₹36,660 · SUV ₹47,950 · Innova / MUV ₹53,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,090 · AC Seater ₹5,060 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,500 · AC Sleeper ₹6,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,920
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,720 · Economy ₹2,840 · Third AC ₹3,970 · Second AC ₹5,650 · First AC ₹7,900
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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