Coimbatore to Ooty Cab, One Way & Drop Taxi — from ₹2,094
A one-way cab from Coimbatore to Ooty costs ₹2,094 for a Hatchback to ₹3,327 for a SUV Innova Premium before 5% GST, for the 130 km drive of about 2.5 hrs, with 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup. Toll on this road is ₹129; the toll-inclusive fare shows both before you pay. You pay 10% now and the rest to the driver, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
Distance
130 km
Travel Time
2.5–3 hours
Fares
Live & upfront
How to book a Coimbatore to Ooty cab
Step 1
Pick the car
Choose between Hatchback, Sedan, SUV Ertiga, SUV Carens, SUV Innova, SUV Innova (6+1), SUV Innova (7+1), SUV Innova Premium on the Coimbatore to Ooty fare table; the price shown is the price you pay.
Step 2
Pay 10% to confirm
Enter the pickup address and time and pay 10% of the fare online by UPI or card. The rest goes to the driver after the trip.
Step 3
Get the driver's details
The driver's name, number and car are shared before departure, with live tracking on the day and a start code that only you can give the driver.
Coimbatore to Ooty Taxi Fare
| Car | Seats | One way | Beyond the route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 4 + 1 | ₹2,094 | ₹13/km |
| Sedan | 4 + 1 | ₹2,094 | ₹13/km |
| SUV Ertiga | — | ₹2,642 | ₹17/km |
| SUV Carens | — | ₹2,779 | ₹18/km |
| SUV Innova | — | ₹2,916 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (6+1) | 6 + 1 | ₹2,916 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova (7+1) | 7 + 1 | ₹2,916 | ₹19/km |
| SUV Innova Premium | — | ₹3,327 | ₹22/km |
All fares are before 5% GST, which is added at payment. One-way trips carry a 130 km minimum, and that is what this fare covers — your drive is shorter and costs no more. Round trips are priced with the return leg and the driver's allowance for each day included — choose your dates to see the fare.
In the fare
- The 130 km one-way minimum — your drive is shorter and costs no more
- Fuel and the driver's daily allowance
- 45 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- 5% GST, added at payment as its own line
- No night charge, no surge
You choose, or you pay
- Toll and state permit — pick a toll-included fare, or a lower one and pay at the booth
- Parking, where the destination charges it
- Waiting past the free window, at your car's per-minute rate
Every one of these appears on the fare screen before you book — not at drop.
About the Coimbatore to Ooty Route
Coimbatore to Ooty climbs the Nilgiris through Mettupalayam and Coonoor's tea estates, with 36 hairpin bends and views that get better at every turn.
Local drivers who know the ghat roads make all the difference here — relax and watch the tea gardens roll past instead of gripping the wheel.
- Classic Nilgiri ghat climb via Coonoor
- Drivers experienced on hairpin bends
- Great add-on to a Coimbatore arrival
Why book with Gaadix?
Verified drivers
Every driver is background-verified before their first trip.
Live trip tracking
Track your cab in real time and share the trip with family.
Pay after the trip
Pay the driver after the trip, or 10% now and save with a coupon.
WHERE THIS ROAD ENDS
How to reach Ooty
Ooty sits at about 2,240 m in the Nilgiris, and there is no mainline station at the top — however you come, the last stretch is a climb.
Every road in, priced
Frequently Asked Questions
How many km is Coimbatore to Ooty by road?+
Coimbatore to Ooty is 130 km by road, about 2.5–3 hours by cab. The fare on this page is for the whole 130 km, not a meter.
What is the toll from Coimbatore to Ooty?+
Toll on the Coimbatore to Ooty road is ₹129. Pick the toll-included fare and nothing is collected at the plazas; the lower fare leaves the toll to be paid on the road. Either way it is shown before you book.
How much does the Coimbatore to Ooty cab cost?+
Fares depend on the vehicle you choose — hatchback, sedan or SUV. Enter your pickup and drop to see the exact live fare, with tolls, state taxes and GST itemised before you confirm the booking. True one-way pricing: you only pay for the distance you travel.
How long does the Coimbatore to Ooty drive take?+
The 130 km journey typically takes 2.5–3 hours by cab, depending on traffic and the stops you choose to make.
Can I book a one-way cab from Coimbatore to Ooty?+
Yes. Gaadix offers true one-way fares on this route, so you only pay for the distance you travel — no return charges. Round trips with driver waiting time are also available.
What is a drop taxi from Coimbatore to Ooty?+
The same thing as a one-way cab: the car takes you from Coimbatore to Ooty and you pay for that direction only, never for the driver's return. On Gaadix every one-way fare is a drop-taxi fare — the 130 km you book are the kilometres you pay for.
Is advance payment required?+
You confirm the booking by paying an advance of 10% and settle the balance with the driver after the trip. Cancellation is free at any time before a driver accepts, and free up to 24 hours before pickup once one has. Between 24 and 2 hours a cancellation fee of 20% of the fare applies, capped at ₹100, and the rest of your advance is refunded. Inside 2 hours of pickup the advance is not refunded. The exact amount is always shown before you confirm the cancellation.
Worth knowing about this route
A round trip here is billed by the day, not the kilometre
A return journey is charged for at least 300 km per day, because the car stays with you for the whole trip rather than picking up another fare. This route is 130 km each way, so 260 km of driving over 3 days is still billed as 900 km. On a short trip that floor is most of the fare, and two one-way journeys can work out cheaper — worth comparing both before you book.
Two ghat roads up the Nilgiris
The usual road climbs from Mettupalayam through Coonoor. The Kotagiri road is the other way up: a little longer, usually quieter. On weekends and holidays the queue into Ooty town can add an hour on either, so an early start pays off.
THE DRIVE BACK
Ooty to Coimbatore cab — from ₹2,094
Same road, priced on its own. A one-way each way is often cheaper than holding the car for days.