There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Periyar National Park by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ooty to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus
11h 19m₹521–1,205Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Metupalaiyamtaxi
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Rajapalayamtrain
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Periyar National Parktaxi
11h 39m₹4,573–7,175Drive 321.6 km
- Drive from Ooty to Periyar National Parkcar 321.6 km
6h 17m₹3,600–5,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Periyar National Parktaxi 321.6 km
6h 17m₹8,000–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Periyar National Park is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Periyar National Park is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Periyar National Park. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Kumily via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Ooty and Periyar National Park is 365 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Periyar National Park without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Ooty to Periyar National Park, including transfers.
Ooty to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Periyar National Park is 322 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Ooty to Periyar National Park.
There are 246+ hotels available in Periyar National Park.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Periyar National Park, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Periyar National Park via Palani and Kumily in around 11h 19m.
- 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 Ooty to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- 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
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,500
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
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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