What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ooty?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Ooty is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000 and takes 28h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Ooty?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Ooty is to train and ferry which takes 28h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Ooty?

The distance between Colombo and Ooty is 978 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Ooty without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Ooty without a car is to train and ferry which takes 28h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Ooty?

It takes approximately 28h 42m to get from Colombo to Ooty, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ooty?

There are 666+ hotels available in Ooty.

Colombo to Ooty - one way to travel via train, and ferry

There is 1 way to get from Colombo to Ooty by train or ferry

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tiruppurtrain
4. Take the train from Tiruppur to Metupalaiyamtrain
5. Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Udagamandalamtrain
28h 42m
₹7,362–11,207

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 978.2 km
Duration: 28h 42m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ooty, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ooty. However, you can take the train to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the ferry to Nagapattinam, walk to Nagappattinam, take the train to Tiruppur, take the train to Metupalaiyam, then take the train to Udagamandalam.

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