How To Reach Coonoor From Hybderabad

Hyderabad to Coonoor by Air

The nearest airport from the hill station of Coonoor is located in Coimbatore. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad is served by domestic and international airlines. Flights between Hyderabad and Coimbatore are provided by IndiGo and Alliance Air. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes for a flight to reach Coimbatore from Hyderabad. After reaching the airport in Coimbatore, travellers can hire a taxi to complete the rest of the journey to Coonoor by road. Another option is to take a toy train to Coonoor from Mettupalayam.   

Hyderabad to Coonoor by Train

Kachiguda Railway Station in Hyderabad is the main junction for the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. The nearest railway station from Coonoor is Coimbatore Junction, about 70 km away. Kongu Express, Sabari Express, Kacheguda Mangaluru Central Express, and Hyderabad Kochuveli Special Express are major trains between Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

The toy train station in Coonoor is connected to Mettupalayam via Nilgiri Mountain Railways. One can either take a train from Coimbatore to Mettupalayam or a taxi from Coimbatore to Coonoor directly.

Hyderabad to Coonoor by Road

There are no direct buses between Hyderabad and Coonoor due to a huge distance. Travellers can take a bus to either Bangalore or Mysore from Hyderabad and then board another bus to Coonoor from Bangalore or Mysore to finish their journey. However, road travel is not the most convenient option that’s why most travellers prefer to take a flight or train to Coimbatore. The distance between Hyderabad and Coonoor is about 873 km.

After reaching Ooty or Mysore, taking a taxi to Coonoor is an ideal option to explore the beauty of Coonoor and surrounding Nilgiri Hills.