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The Preferred Way of Going from Hyderabad to Ooty
The most opted way of travelling from Hyderabad to Ooty is by flight via Coimbatore. Once at Coimbatore, one can take a bus or taxi to Ooty. This combination is the most convenient in terms of comfort and time.
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1. Hyderabad to Ooty By Flight - Via Coimbatore |
2. Hyderabad to Ooty By Bus |
3. Hyderabad to Ooty By Train |
4. Hyderabad to Ooty By Car |
5. Popular Routes to Ooty |
6. Popular Routes from Hyderabad |
7. Places to Visit in Ooty |
8. Hotels in Ooty |
From CoimbatoreThe most preferred option in this case is taking a bus from Hyderabad to Coimbatore. There are buses plying daily, on regular intervals to Coimbatore. The distance between the two cities is 930 kilometers and it takes nearly 13-15 hours to cover this distance. Bus fares are subject to fluctuations, so you can book them redbus or goibibo or take tickets from the city bus station as well. There are almost 12 buses run by many operators. On reaching Coimbatore, you can take a direct cab or bus to Ooty. Alternatively, you can reach Mettupalayam and then go to Coonor which takes 2 hours and then take a cab from Coonor to Ooty, which takes 1 hour. You can also take a toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty. If you are planning to take a bus from Coimbatore to Ooty, there are two options to do that. The first one is Mettupalayam. For this, you must take the bus from Gandhipuram main bus stand and this goes till Mettupalayam from where you can board a bus to Ooty. The second way is to head to new bus stand located near the Sai Baba temple on Mettupalayam Road and from there board a bus to Ooty. Here, the frequency of buses operating to Ooty is higher you can get a bus every ten or fifteen minutes.
From BangaloreAnother option is to take a bus from Hyderabad to Bangalore. The distance is 545 kms and it is a short bus journey from Hyderabad to Bangalore with a multitude of bus operators operating between the two on a daily basis. Nearly 100 buses run between the two cities, and you never fall short of options to reach Bangalore. You can pick any time based on your itinerary and avail a bus at that time. Make sure to book the tickets in advance. Here, the bus takes around 9 hours to reach Bangalore. On reaching Bangalore, you can either book a taxi or take buses to Ooty. There are a few buses plying to Ooty and you can book them online, to avoid the hassle. The distance is 277 kms and it takes and 8 hour bus journey to reach Ooty. All of these buses are overnight, with the first bus leaving at 20:00 and the last at 21:00.
From MysoreMysore is another city for which you take a bus from Hyderabad. The distance is 721 kms and it can take about 12 hours to reach Mysore. These buses are mostly overnight, so that saves you the day. However, this is the least preferred option due to the travel duration and less number of bus operators. You can either hire a cab or taxi from Mysore to Ooty or take a bus as well. However, there are only 3-4 bus operators between Mysore and Ooty, so you cannot completely rely on this option. Besides, these buses don't ply on a daily buses. On some days for instance, there are no buses to Ooty from Mysore. The best way to sort it out is to make an itinerary beforehand accordingly to the days on which there are buses available for Ooty.
From CoimbatoreIf you wish to reach Ooty by train from Coimbatore, you have reach Mettupalayam, which is 47 kilometers from Ooty. There is no direct train between Coimbatore and Ooty. So, you have to catch the Nilgiri Blue Mountain Express (Train Number 12671) which drops you at Mettupalayam. Chennai and Coimbatore are the two busiest stations connecting to Ooty via Mettupalayam. You can take a toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty. The two points Mettupalayam and Coonoor are well connected to Ooty via toy trains. On reaching Mettupalayam, all you have to do is board the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Train no 56316) which connects Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam. The arrival timing of Nilgiri Blue Mountain express is well connected with the departure timing of the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Ooty is situated at a distance of 19 kms from Coonoor and 52 kms from Mettupalayam. Other train alternatives from Coimbatore to Mettupalayam are train numbers 56174, 56146, 56148 and 56150 which are the Coimbatore Mettupalayam Passenger trains. People usually prefer the 12671 Nilgiri Express, because the timing of this train is well connected with the one running from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam, giving you the least possible buffer time. It must be noted that passenger trains between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam do not run on Sundays.
The Wonderful Toy Train JourneyThe toy train journey from Mettupalayam to Ooty via Coonoor is a must do, if you are travelling to Ooty. The onward journey is alluring and the toy train reservations must be done 2-3 months prior to travel, because they are always in high demand, and people choose it over road travel to make the most of their trip to Ooty. The reservations can be done easily on IRCTC website. The toy train goes lazily meandering through vibrant and green tea gardens, overlooked by mountains clad in mist and brimming flora and fauna. The entire journey is a relaxing experience and you can capture the scenic views from the windows, while letting the breeze embrace your face. The mountain railways is listen on the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. It must be noted that the train remains crowded, especially during holiday season.
The Routes That Can Be TakenHyderabad - Anantapur - Bangalore - Mysore - Bandipur - Masinagudi - 36 hairpins - Ooty
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
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Coimbatore to Ooty | 2 hours 46 mins | 84.9 km |
Bangalore to Ooty | 6 hours 15 mins | 274 km |
Hyderabad to Ooty | 13 hours 40 mins | 847 km |
Chennai to Ooty | 9 hours 27 mins | 558 km |
Coorg to Ooty | 5 hours 20 mins | 224 km |
Mumbai to Ooty | 18 hours 39 mins | 1,169 km |
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
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Hyderabad to Bangalore | 8 hours 1 min | 569 km |
Hyderabad to Goa | 12 hours 30 mins | 637 km |
Hyderabad to Coorg | 12 hours 38 mins | 819 km |
Hyderabad to Kodaikanal | 15 hours 38 mins | 1,033 km |
Hyderabad to Ooty | 13 hours 40 mins | 847 km |
Hyderabad to Ahmedabad | 20 hours 55 mins | 1,253 km |
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