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How To Reach Coonoor

A hill station of red-tile rooftops and tea-scented plantations

Travel To Coonoor

Famous for thundering waterfalls and verdant slopes covered with tea plantations, Coonoor is one of the most popular hill stations in South India.

Taking a scenic drive from Ooty to Coonoor is certainly a major draw for tourists. Sim’s Park, Highfield Tea Estate, Kotagiri, and Dolphin’s Nose are key highlights of Coonoor tourism.

Like its counterpart Ooty, Coonoor is also well-connected by different modes of transportation. It’s one of the most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu during the summer and winter months. While hiring a taxi is the most convenient way to reach Coonoor, snaking through Nilgiri Hills on a toy train is a unique experience to enjoy in Coonoor. Take a Coonoor map, with road and train routes, to plan a holiday or honeymoon accordingly.

With an international airport and a busy junction, Coimbatore is the nearest major city from Coonoor. There are different options for how to go to Coonoor from Coimbatore using taxi or train. Here’s a detailed guide for those wondering how to reach Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

There is no airport in Coonoor so there are no direct flights to Coonoor. The nearest airport from Coonoor is Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) or Peelamedu Airport. It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes from the airport in Coimbatore to reach Coonoor via taxis which can be hired in Coimbatore. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Alliance Air provide regular flights to Coimbatore from Indian cities such as Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune.

The distance between Coimbatore Airport and Coonoor is about 70 kilometres. After landing in Coimbatore, one can take a government bus, hire a taxi, or board a train to reach this lovely hill station in Tamil Nadu. Traveling to Coonoor by air the quickest way to complete your journey.

Coimbatore Junction is the nearest train station from Coonoor. Mettupalayam Station connects the Nilgiri Mountain Railway with the main line of South Indian Railways. After reaching train station in Mettupalayam, one can board the famous toy train to Coonoor. This train ride is the best way to admire the beauty of Nilgiri Hills.

The distance from Coonoor to Mettupalayam Railway Station is about 34 km while Coimbatore Junction lies about 70 km from Coonoor.  

Travelling to Coonoor by car is the most popular option for tourists on honeymoon or with families. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are the best options to commute comfortably within Coonoor. Bus services allow a convenient and cheaper way of getting around in Coonoor.Distance between Ooty and Coonoor – 20 km via NH 181Distance between Coonoor and Coimbatore – 70 km via NH 181

Distance between Mettupalayam and Coonoor – 35 km via NH 181

Distance between Bangalore and Coonoor – 297 km via NH 275

Distance between Chennai and Coonoor – 544 km via NH 79

Distance between Coonoor and Kodaikanal – 234 km

Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus is one of the major bus stands to take a bus from Coimbatore to Coonoor. State-owned and private bus services are also available from cities such as Bangalore, Mysuru, Salem, Calicut, and Chennai.   

  • New Delhi to Coonoor

    By Air

    11.0 hours

    By Road

    41.0 hours

    By Train

    41.0 hours
  • Bangalore to Coonoor

    By Air

    -

    By Road

    7.0 hours

    By Train

    7.0 hours
  • Chennai to Coonoor

    By Air

    -

    By Road

    10.0 hours

    By Train

    14.0 hours
  • Pune to Coonoor

    By Air

    -

    By Road

    18.0 hours

    By Train

    32.0 hours
  • Mumbai to Coonoor

    By Air

    -

    By Road

    21.0 hours

    By Train

    34.0 hours
  • Hyderabad to Coonoor

    By Air

    5.0 hours

    By Road

    16.0 hours

    By Train

    18.0 hours

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Coonoor is about 70 km from Coimbatore and 20 km from Ooty. One can hire a taxi or board a public bus to reach Coonoor from Coimbatore. Another viable option is to board the toy train from Mettupalayam.

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