Ooty to Tarkarli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Tarkarli, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 803 km
Approx Duration: 17.8 hrs
Route overview
Ooty to Tarkarli is about 803 km by road, roughly 17.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Ooty to Tarkarli
About 16h of driving split over 2 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) — Arrive in Tarkarli
By bus: Ooty to Tarkarli
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Tarkarli. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~803 km Takes about 17h 51m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,300.
- Arrive in Tarkarli
By train: Ooty to Tarkarli
The nearest railway stations are Udagamandalam for Ooty and Kudal for Tarkarli. 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 803 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,930 · Sedan ₹10,540 · SUV ₹13,800 · Innova / MUV ₹15,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹880 · AC Seater ₹1,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,280 · AC Sleeper ₹1,850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,300
- Train: Sleeper ₹510 · Economy ₹830 · Third AC ₹1,150 · Second AC ₹1,640 · First AC ₹2,280
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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