By road via NH 275 and NH 181
Distance: about 270 to 290 km
Travel time: about 6 to 8 hours by car
Route: Bangalore to Mysore to Bandipur to Mudumalai to Ooty
By bus from Bangalore to Ooty
Overnight buses are available from major Bangalore bus terminals
By train to Mettupalayam, then by road to Ooty
Nearest major railway station: Mettupalayam
From Mettupalayam, take a taxi or bus to Ooty
By flight to Coimbatore, then by road to Ooty
Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport
From Coimbatore, Ooty is about 85 to 90 km away
By self-drive car
By cab or taxi
By motorcycle or bike trip
Best road route passes through Mysore and the Nilgiri hills
Check for forest road timings and traffic restrictions before traveling
Avoid night travel through the forest stretch if possible