There are 4 ways to get from Coonoor to Thekkady by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Coonoor to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus
10h 33m₹497–1,184Train, taxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayamtrain 06029
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
11h 17m₹4,148–6,673Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Coonoor to Thekkadycar 304.1 km
5h 54m₹3,405–4,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Thekkadytaxi 304.1 km
5h 54m₹7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coonoor to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,200 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Coonoor to Thekkady is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Coonoor to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Kumily via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Coonoor and Thekkady is 348 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Coonoor to Thekkady, including transfers.
Coonoor to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Coonoor to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coonoor to Thekkady is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Coonoor to Thekkady.
There are 301+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Coonoor, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Coonoor to Thekkady via Palani and Kumily in around 10h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coonoor to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–9,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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