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Ooty to Kuttikkanam

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

267 kmDistance
5.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3040
Sedan₹3570
SUV₹4690
Innova / MUV₹5270
Tempo Traveller₹6170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹290
AC Seater₹480
Non-AC Sleeper₹430
AC Sleeper₹610
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹800
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹300
Third AC₹400
Second AC₹560
First AC₹780
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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 Kuttikkanam

267 km · ~5h 40m · 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 Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

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

  3. 117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

267 km · ~5h 56m · 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 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~267 km

    ~5h 56m|Tentative fare ₹290–₹800

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

  3. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Udagamandalam for Ooty, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ooty to Kuttikkanam is about 267 km by road, roughly 5.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Palakkad and Munnar.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 267 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,040 · Sedan ₹3,570 · SUV ₹4,690 · Innova / MUV ₹5,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹290 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹400 · Second AC ₹560 · First AC ₹780

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

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