Chennai to Ooty One Way Drop Taxi
- Distance573 km
- Travel time11 h 15 min
Choose your vehicle: Chennai to Ooty
Total includes driver batta. Toll and permit charges are extra, paid as per actuals.
About the Chennai to Ooty taxi
Chennai to Ooty is a long trip of about 573 km, around 11 h 15 min on the road. For a drive this length a one way drop taxi saves you from paying for the driver's empty return, and you can plan a comfortable break on the way.
Toll and permit charges, where they apply on the way, are not part of the fare and are paid as per actuals. The distance shown is the road distance for the usual route.
One way fares from Chennai to Ooty run from ₹8,995 to ₹14,825, depending on the car you choose and include driver batta. The exact total for each car is shown above before you book.
About Chennai: Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and its main centre for business, healthcare and education. Road, rail and air links connect it to almost every part of the state, as well as to Bangalore and Pondicherry, which makes it a common starting point for one way outstation trips.
About Ooty: Ooty, officially Udhagamandalam, is the main hill station of the Nilgiris at about 2,200 metres above sea level. The climate is cool all year, and the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, runs up from Mettupalayam.
Places to visit in Ooty
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Government Botanical Garden
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Chennai to Ooty taxi: frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Chennai to Ooty?
For your Chennai to Ooty drop taxi, the road distance is about 573 km.
How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Ooty by taxi?
The drive usually takes about 11 h 15 min. Traffic, weather and rest stops can change this.
What is the Chennai to Ooty drop taxi fare?
The fare is ₹8,995 to ₹14,825 depending on the car. It includes driver batta. Toll and permit charges are extra and paid as per actuals.
Are toll and permit charges included in the Chennai to Ooty fare?
No. Toll gates, state permits and hill station charges are extra and paid as per actuals during the trip.
Which cars can I book from Chennai to Ooty?
You can choose from Sedan (4 seater), SUV (6 seater), MUV (7 seater) and Innova Crysta (7 seater). The total for each is shown on this page.
Can I book a round trip or a package from Chennai?
Yes. Choose Round Trip or Package on the home page, enter Chennai as the pickup and you will see the fare for each car before you book.
How do I book a drop taxi from Chennai to Ooty?
Pick a car above and press Book now, then enter your name, mobile number, pickup date, time and address. We will contact you on your mobile number to confirm the trip.