Chennai to Ooty One Way Taxi Fare

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Book Chennai to Ooty one-way taxi

Planning a hill-station trip from Chennai to Ooty? NFS Cabs arranges one-way cab bookings with a confirmed pickup and a direct drop at your Ooty address, so you are not paying for a return leg you do not need. Share your travel date, pickup point and passenger count to receive the applicable fare before booking.

One-way billing — no return-trip fare on drop trips
About 560 km, Allow about 10 to 11 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and the Nilgiris ghat road conditions.
Sedan from ₹8,240 one way, driver bata included
Sedan, SUV, Innova and Innova Crysta available from Chennai
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Chennai to Ooty taxi details

The trip runs west to Coimbatore region, then climbs the Nilgiri ghat road through Mettupalayam and Coonoor to Ooty. Ghat sections are slower than the distance suggests, which is why the last stretch takes longer, and hill charges from the tariff can apply.

Distance

Approximately 560 km by road.

Travel time

Allow about 10 to 11 hours, depending on the pickup point, traffic, breaks and the Nilgiris ghat road conditions.

Pickup locations in Chennai

Chennai city pickup, Chennai Airport and other confirmed pickup points in and around Chennai.

Drop locations in Ooty

Ooty town and nearby Nilgiris locations, subject to the confirmed booking and road access.

Travelling from Chennai to Ooty

Road & tolls

NH-48 and NH-44 via Krishnagiri and Salem, then the Salem–Coimbatore highway to Mettupalayam, followed by the Nilgiri ghat road through Coonoor. Toll plazas are paid as actual; hill charges apply for the ghat.

Where to stop

Krishnagiri for breakfast, Salem or Erode for lunch, Mettupalayam before the climb.

Places on the way

Salem, Bhavani river, Mettupalayam, Coonoor and the Nilgiri tea estates.

Best time to travel

The 36 hairpin bends from Mettupalayam take 2–2.5 hours — start from Chennai by 4–5 AM so the ghat is in daylight. April–June is peak season.

Chennai to Ooty taxi fare

Chennai to Ooty one way fare by car
Car	Rate	Driver bata	Approx. fare
Sedan	₹14/km	₹400	₹8,240
SUV	₹19/km	₹500	₹11,140
Innova	₹19/km	₹500	₹11,140
Innova Crysta	₹21/km	₹500	₹12,260

Based on about 560 km. Toll, parking, waiting and hill charges are extra as actual. Your final fare is confirmed before pickup — see the full tariff.

Travelling somewhere else? Compare fares for every car and route on our one way drop taxi page — you pay only for the journey, never for the empty return.

Chennai to Ooty taxi FAQs

What is the Chennai to Ooty taxi fare?

For about 560 km, the approximate one-way fare is ₹8,240 by Sedan, ₹11,140 by SUV, ₹11,140 by Innova, ₹12,260 by Innova Crysta, including driver bata. Toll and parking are extra.

How far is Chennai from Ooty by road?

The road distance is approximately 560 km. The exact route and distance can vary with your pickup and drop addresses.

How long does a Chennai to Ooty taxi trip take?

Plan for around 10 to 11 hours given the Nilgiris ghat roads. Actual travel time depends on traffic, stops, weather and the final route selected by the driver.

Are hill charges added for the Chennai to Ooty trip?

Hill charges from the tariff can apply for the Nilgiri ghat section. Any applicable charge is listed separately in your quote before you confirm.

Chennai to Ooty One Way Taxi