Bangalore to Ooty Cab
295 km · 6–7 hrs · Fixed price · Verified drivers
Get a One-Way Quote295 km
Distance
6–7 hrs
Drive Time
Mysuru–Gudalur
Best Via
2,240 m
Altitude
Bangalore to Ooty by Cab — Why It Works
Bangalore to Ooty is one of South India's great road trips. The route via Mysuru and Gudalur is the most popular — you pass through Mysuru's wide boulevards, then Nanjangud's temple town before climbing into the Nilgiri biosphere. The Masinagudi route (via Bokkapuram) is shorter but has 36 hairpin bends — spectacular but slow. Ooty sits at 2,240 metres in Tamil Nadu, making it 600 metres higher than Munnar — significantly cooler in summer.
Ooty Cab Packages
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6-Days Karnataka Cab Tour: Mysore, Ooty & Coorg
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9 Days : Bangalore-Mysore-Coorg-Ooty-Kodai Cab Tour
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4 Days : Ooty-Kodaikanal Cab Tour
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6-Days Coorg, Ooty & Mysore Cab Tour: Coffee Plantations & Hills
from ₹28,896
Bangalore · Coorg · Talakaveri · Bhagamandala · Omkareshwara · Abbey Falls · Raja's Seat · Ooty · Botanical Gardens · Ooty Lake · Coonoor · Sims Park · Lambs Rock · Dolphin Nose · Valley View · Coimbatore
5-Day Coorg Ooty Cab Tour: Coffee Plantations & Nilgiris
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En-Route Stops
Mysuru
Mysuru Palace and Devaraja Market — good 45-min stop
Nanjangud
Famous Srikanteshwara Temple on the Kapila river
Gudalur
Tamil Nadu border town — last major fuel stop before Ooty
Masinagudi (alternate)
36 hairpin bends into the Nilgiris — spectacular but adds time
Driving Tips
- Start at 5:30–6 am from Bangalore to avoid city traffic and reach Ooty by 1–2 pm.
- The Gudalur route is safer and more reliable year-round. Masinagudi route may close in heavy rain.
- Book the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (Toy Train) from Mettupalayam or Coonoor in advance — it sells out months ahead.
- Ooty Lake boating and the Botanical Garden are both walkable from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from Bangalore to Ooty?
295 km via Mysuru and Gudalur, taking 6–7 hours. The Masinagudi route is 270 km but takes similar time due to the hairpin bends.
Which is better — Ooty or Coorg?
Different experiences. Ooty is a classic hill station with the Toy Train and botanical gardens. Coorg is about coffee estates, wildlife, and Kodava culture. Most people enjoy both on a 5–6 day trip.
What is the best time to visit Ooty from Bangalore?
October to June. Ooty is pleasant even in summer (18–25°C in May when most of India is 40°C+). July–September is heavy monsoon — roads can be slippery.
Can I do a Bangalore–Ooty–Coorg circuit?
Yes — a popular 5-day route is Bangalore → Ooty (2 nights) → Coorg (2 nights) → Bangalore. About 600 km total circuit.