Misty Nilgiri tea-garden hills of Ooty at golden hour

Ooty from Madurai

330 km · 7–8 hrs · From ₹9,500 per person

Distance
330 km
Drive time
7–8 hrs
Best season
Sep–Jun
From
₹9,500

Ooty from Madurai — overview

Looking for an Ooty travel agent near Madurai? Ooty Holidays plans Nilgiris trips for Madurai travellers since 2004 — weekend escapes, honeymoon packages and family tours, all with direct WhatsApp support.

Madurai to Ooty pairs the temple city with the hills — perfect for South India circuits combining culture, food and the Nilgiris.

Best way to travel: Cab via Dindigul–Coimbatore.

How to reach Ooty from Madurai

Cab
7–8 hrs

Madurai → Dindigul → Coimbatore → Ooty

₹10,500–13,500
Train
~8 hrs total

Train to Coimbatore + cab

₹450–1,400 pp
Flight
~5 hrs total

IXM → CJB + 3 hr cab

₹5,000+ pp
Self-drive
7–8 hrs

Via NH-44

Fuel + tolls
Recommended duration
3N/4D

Sweet spot balancing travel time, sightseeing and rest from Madurai.

Circuit ideas
  • Temple + Hills
    4N/5D

    Madurai + Ooty culture circuit

  • Kodai + Ooty
    5N/6D

    Two hill stations in one trip

  • South India Loop
    6N/7D

    Madurai + Kodai + Ooty + Coimbatore

Booking tips for Madurai travellers

Tip 1

Combine Kodai + Ooty — saves a day of backtracking.

Tip 2

Pongal & Chithirai festival weeks: book 8 weeks ahead.

Tip 3

Carry warm layers — Ooty drops to 5°C in winter.

Popular packages

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days
honeymoon1N / 2D
Starting from9,900

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days

The Ooty Honeymoon Package — 1 Night / 2 Days is a short romantic itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor, starting from ₹9,900 per couple. Accommodation, cab, breakfast, candle-light dinner and private-car sightseeing — a quick, romantic Ooty escape.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
per coupleView details →
Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days
honeymoon2N / 3D
Starting from16,500

Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days

The Ooty Honeymoon Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days is a romantic itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 2 nights / 3 days, starting from ₹16,500 per couple. The most-booked honeymoon plan — three slow, romantic days.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
per coupleView details →
Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days
honeymoon3N / 4D
Starting from22,500

Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days

The Ooty Romantic LuxeGlamp Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days is a premium honeymoon itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 3 nights / 4 days, starting from ₹22,500 per couple. Glass-roof glamping, bubble tents, in-villa dining and bonfire nights.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
per coupleView details →
Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days
tour1N / 2D
Starting from7,900

Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days

The Ooty Tour Package — 1 Night / 2 Days is a weekend itinerary covering Doddabetta, Botanical Garden, Ooty Lake and Coonoor over 1 night / 2 days, starting from ₹7,900 per couple. A quick Ooty getaway — perfect for a weekend.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
per coupleView details →
Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days
tour2N / 3D
Starting from14,500

Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days

The Ooty Tour Package — 2 Nights / 3 Days is a couples-and-friends itinerary covering Ooty, Pykara and Coonoor over 2 nights / 3 days, starting from ₹14,500 per couple. The sweet-spot Ooty trip with enough time to relax.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days
combo3N / 4D
Starting from24,900

Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days

The Ooty + Mysore Honeymoon — 3 Nights / 4 Days is a multi-city honeymoon itinerary covering Mysore, Bandipur, Ooty and Coonoor over 3 nights / 4 days, starting from ₹24,900 per couple. Pair the Nilgiri hills with Mysore palace, Bandipur safari and a romantic drive through tea country.

✓ Cab Included✓ Hotel Included
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What's Included — Cab & Hotel in Every Package

Every Ooty Holidays package pairs a private vehicle with a handpicked hotel — pick the cab size that matches your group.

Hatchback
2–3 pax

Solo travellers & couples on a budget

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
Sedan
4 pax

Small families & friend pairs

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
SUV / Innova
6–7 pax

Families with luggage & comfort priority

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit
Tempo Traveller
10–12 pax

Group tours & extended families

Included
  • Airport / railway station pickup
  • All sightseeing transfers
  • Hotel drop on departure
  • Driver bata, toll & parking
Not Included
  • Inter-state permit charges (if applicable)
  • Fuel surcharge for km beyond package limit

All cabs are private, air-conditioned, and assigned for the full duration of your trip — no shared transfers.

Verified travelers

What travelers across India say about us

We booked the 3N/4D LuxeGlamp honeymoon and it was beyond what we expected. The bubble-tent night was magical, and the team handled every small thing — pickup, dinner reservation, even a cake on our anniversary night.
Priya & Karthik
Chennaivia Google
We were a family of 9 with two seniors and three kids. The team picked stays with ground-floor rooms, planned slow days, and the driver was incredibly patient. Best-organised family trip we've done.
Anjali Mehta
Mumbaivia Google
Weekend trip from Bangalore — left Friday night, back Sunday. They booked the toy train, sorted the Bandipur timing, and gave us a near-perfect 2-day plan. Already booked the Coonoor combo for next trip.
Rohan G.
Bangalorevia TripAdvisor

Ooty trips from Madurai — by traveller type

Ooty from Madurai — FAQs

How far is Ooty from Madurai?+

About 330 km — 7 to 8 hours by road via Dindigul and Coimbatore.

Can I combine Kodaikanal and Ooty from Madurai?+

Yes — a 5N/6D Madurai–Kodaikanal–Ooty circuit is one of our most popular itineraries.

Is there a direct train from Madurai to Ooty?+

No direct train — best to train to Coimbatore and cab to Ooty.

What's the package cost from Madurai?+

Curated packages start around ₹9,500 per person on twin sharing.

When should I book?+

4–6 weeks ahead for peak season (Apr–Jun and Dec–Jan).

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