Is there a direct train from Bangalore to Ooty?

There is no direct train from Bangalore to Ooty. However you can take a direct train from Bangalore railway station to Coimbatore railway station. It takes around 7 hours.

How can I go to Ooty by train?

By Train. The nearest railhead is Mettupalyam, 40 kilometres from Ooty. There are trains from Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore and Bangalore connecting Mettupalyam. Some of the popular trains are Ooty Udagamandalam Passenger train, Mettupalyam Udagamandalam Passenger train, Mangalore Mail and Mangalore Express.

How can I go to Ooty from Bangalore?

There are several ways to reach Ooty from Bangalore. You can take the NH 275 route which is the shortest route at 277 kilometres. The NH209 route is also a viable option, though 2 kilometres longer than NH 275. A third option is to drive along the NH 275 and then turn on to the Mysore-Ooty Road.

Is there a bus from Ooty to Bangalore?

A: Many bus operators on the route from Ooty to Bangalore (Bengaluru) offer sleeper buses. While booking Ooty to Bangalore (Bengaluru) buses, you can filter out the sleeper buses and book a bus that suits your needs. How can I go from Ooty to Bangalore (Bengaluru)?

How long is the toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty?

As per Nilgiri train time table, the toy train from Ooty leaves at 14:00 hours and reach Mettupalayam at 17:35 hours. Also there are 3 toy trains daily from Ooty to Coonoor, the first toy train from Ooty leaves at 09:15 hours and reaches Coonoor at 10:25 hours.

How did Ooty get its name in India?

It was in a letter dated March 1821 to the Madras Gazette from a source that is still unknown. In early times, it was called OttakalMandu. Years later, people started using Ootacamund or Ooty to mention the archetype of beauty. With its pleasant mild climate, Ooty attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year.