Where groups travel from Ooty
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooty to Coimbatore | about 65 km | about 1.5 hours | The road through Coonoor and Mettupalayam has many hairpin bends; take it slowly. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Coimbatore Airport | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A common airport transfer; leave early because the ghat road is slow. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Coonoor | about 15 km | about 30 min | A short run down the hill to Sim's Park and the tea estates. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Kotagiri | about 25 km | about 30 min | A quieter hill town popular for tea estate walks. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Mudumalai | about 30 km | about 30 min | A forest road; wildlife can appear on the road, so drive slowly. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Mysore | about 125 km | about 2.5 hours | The forest stretch near Bandipur is closed to night traffic, so cross it in daylight. | Get a price |
| Ooty to Wayanad | about 90 km | about 2 hours | Through Gudalur; the road is scenic but slow, so allow a full day. | Get a price |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose the size for your group
12 to 17 seats
Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.
21 to 26 seats
Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.
35 to 45 seats
Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.
AC or non-AC
Filter by AC and see the amenities each operator lists.
Bus hire for groups in Ooty
Wedding and function
Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.
School and college tours
A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.
Pilgrim groups
Temple and church tours that cover several towns.
Corporate outings
Office trips and team days out.
See before you ask
Photos, seats, amenities and the operator terms are on each bus page where the operator has added them.
Ask for a price
Send the trip details and the operator replies with a price.
Serving the whole city, including Udhagamandalam (Ooty); Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Bus Stand bus stands.
When groups hire a bus in Ooty
- Tempo traveller on rent for family groups on the hill roads
- Tourist bus for college and school tours in summer
- Wedding guests travelling from the plains to Ooty venues
- Office outings to Pykara and Avalanche
Places people go from Ooty
- Government Botanical Garden
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Rose Garden
- Pykara Lake and Falls
- Avalanche Lake
- Tea Factory and Museum
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Why book with Oray in Ooty
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the places, dates and number of people
- See buses with seats, photos and amenities
- Ask for a price or book where the price is shown
- The operator confirms your trip
Questions about bus hire in Ooty
Can I hire a tempo traveller in Ooty for a family trip?
Yes. Search with your dates and passenger count to see buses available.
Do tourist buses go on the narrow hill roads?
Smaller buses and tempo travellers are the usual choice on hill roads. Share your group size when you search.
What is price on request?
It means the operator will quote for your trip. Send your details to get a price.
Read before you travel
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Hire a Driver for a Long Drive or Ghat Road: Chennai to Bangalore and Ooty
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