How To Reach Coonoor From Mumbai

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is well connected with all major destinations in India. Taking a flight or train is the most popular option to travel from Mumbai to Coonoor or any other destination in Tamil Nadu. Taking a bus or drive is rewarding but can be really time-consuming. Located in the Nilgiri Hills, Coonoor is visited by thousands of families and honeymooners every year to escape the summer heat.

Here are different modes of transport for those wondering how to reach Coonoor from Mumbai including flights and trains:

Mumbai to Coonoor by Air

At about 70 km, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is the nearest airport from Coonoor. IndiGo and Jet Airways run nonstop flights between Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai and Coimbatore. The direct flights take about two hours to reach Coimbatore from Mumbai. After landing in Coimbatore, travellers can take a bus or hire a taxi to Coonoor. Overall, it takes about 4 hours to travel from Mumbai to Coonoor by air.

Mumbai to Coonoor by Train

Coonoor is connected via Nilgiri Mountain Railway only. The nearest railway station from Coonoor is either Mettupalayam or Coimbatore. Toy trains run between Mettupalayam and Ooty via Coonoor. Mettupalayam station is about 35 km from Coimbatore Junction, which is served by trains on Southern Railways line.

Dadar Tirunelveli SF Express, Bikaner Coimbatore SF Express, Mumbai CSMT Kanyakumari Express, and Jabalpur Coimbatore Express are major trains from Mumbai to Coimbatore. After reaching there, one can take either toy train or a taxi from Coimbatore to Coonoor.

Mumbai to Coonoor by Road

The distance between Mumbai and Coonoor is about 1,215 km. So, a road trip from Mumbai to Coonoor is not the most convenient option for travellers, despite being a scenic road. Taking a train or a flight from Mumbai to Coonoor is a popular choice to travel. Road travel can be enjoyed along NH 181 which runs for about 20 km from Ooty to Coonoor