Ooty to Shirdi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Shirdi, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1247 km
Approx Duration: 27.7 hrs
Route overview
Ooty to Shirdi is about 1247 km by road, roughly 27.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Ooty to Shirdi
About 25h of driving split over 3 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.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 416. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 566. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 716. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 831. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 981. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1131. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Shirdi
By bus: Ooty to Shirdi
2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~624 km Takes about 13h 52m. Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 624). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Shirdi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Shirdi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~624 km Takes about 13h 52m. Tentative fare ₹690–₹1,800.
- Arrive in Shirdi
By train: Ooty to Shirdi
The nearest railway stations are Udagamandalam for Ooty and Sainagar Shirdi for Shirdi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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 1247 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹13,820 · Sedan ₹16,310 · SUV ₹21,350 · Innova / MUV ₹23,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹27,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,370 · AC Seater ₹2,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,000 · AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,540
- Train: Sleeper ₹780 · Economy ₹1,280 · Third AC ₹1,780 · Second AC ₹2,520 · First AC ₹3,520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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