Calicut to Ooty Cab Fare
Prices from 4 sites, the drive, and what to see in Ooty.
A one-way sedan from Calicut to Ooty costs ₹4,505 to ₹4,749. A cab takes about 4.5 hours through Nilambur's teak country, up the Nadukani ghat to Gudalur, then up the Naduvattam ghat past Pykara to Ooty. Most people stay two or three days.
Calicut to Ooty cab fare
The price Savaari, EaseMyTrip, Bharat Taxi and Kera Cabs each showed us for the same trip. Lowest price in each row is highlighted.
One way
Drop at Ooty. You pay for one side only. Every price is for the 166 km drive.
| Car | Savaari | EaseMyTrip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,421 | ₹4,803 |
| Sedan | ₹4,505 | ₹4,749 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹6,144 | ₹6,328 |
| Innova | ₹8,596 | ₹9,536 |
- Savaari: includes toll and state tax, driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: expressway toll.
- EaseMyTrip: includes taxes and charges. Not stated: driver allowance.
Round trip, 2 days
The same car and driver stay with you and bring you back to Calicut. Every price is for 332 km, the drive there and back.
| Car | Savaari | Bharat Taxi | Kera Cabs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹9,241 | ₹7,430 | No price |
| Sedan | ₹9,422 | No price | ₹7,044 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹11,271 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,308 |
| Innova | ₹16,244 | ₹9,320 | ₹9,704 |
- Driving around Ooty adds about 24 km (our 1 day plan), at each site's rate per extra km.
- Savaari: includes driver allowance, fuel, GST. Not included: toll and state tax.
- Bharat Taxi: includes GST, driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
- Kera Cabs: includes driver allowance. Not included: toll, parking, state tax.
We checked each site on 20 Oct 2026 for a pickup on 3 Nov 2026. Where a site's price covers fewer km than the trip, we added the extra km at its own rate, plus 5% GST if applicable. Prices change with the date, the season and demand, so check the site before you book. Cabsguru does not sell these trips.
- Distance 166 km
- Drive time ~4.5h
- Highway SH28 & NH181
Road distance from Kozhikode railway station to Ooty railway station. Two ghats, Nadukani and Naduvattam, take up the last 80 km, and the Gudalur to Ooty road jams on season weekends, so allow up to 6 hours.
What to see in Ooty
Gardens and a lake in town, the highest peak in the Nilgiris, and Pykara on the road in. Two days covers the main sights.
Pykara Lake and Falls
A forest reservoir with speed and row boats, and a run of cascades about 2 km away. It is on the Gudalur road about 20 km before Ooty, so you can stop on the way in.
Pine Forest
A slope of tall, straight pines on the Pykara road, often used as a film location. The paths down between the trunks are steep and get slippery after rain.
Doddabetta Peak
At 2,637 m the highest point in the Nilgiris, about 9 km from town, with a telescope house at the top. Go first thing: mist often hides the view by late morning.
Government Botanical Garden
Terraced lawns laid out in 1848, a glasshouse of ferns and orchids, and a fossil tree trunk. The summer flower show is held here every May.
Ooty Lake boat ride
A lake built in 1824, edged with eucalyptus, with pedal, row and motor boats from the boat house. Weekend queues are long; weekday afternoons are quieter.
Dolphin's Nose
A flat rock jutting out over the valley about 10 km past Coonoor, facing Catherine Falls. Coonoor is about 18 km down the hill from Ooty, a good second day.
The drive: which way to go
Both ways meet at Gudalur and climb the same road to Ooty. The Nilambur road is shorter; the Wayanad road suits a stop in the hills on the way.
Via Nilambur and the Nadukani ghat
~166 km · about 4.5 h · via Nilambur, Vazhikkadavu & Gudalur
The shortest way. Nilambur is Kerala's teak town, then the road climbs the Nadukani ghat into Tamil Nadu at Gudalur and on up through Naduvattam and Pykara. Do the ghats in daylight: they are dark and wildlife crosses at dusk.
Up the Thamarassery ghat through Wayanad
~188 km · about 5.5 h · via Lakkidi, Meppadi & Gudalur
About 22 km longer. Climb the Thamarassery ghat to Lakkidi Viewpoint, cross south Wayanad past Meppadi, and drop to Gudalur. Pick it if you are spending a night in Wayanad on the way.
Cab from Calicut to Ooty
Call or message a local Calicut operator. Tell them your pickup point, dates and whether you need a one-way drop or a round trip, and they send a price for the car and driver.
Kera Cabs
Visit website ↗Pickup from Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Varkala, Kollam, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayur, Triprayar, Cherai, Calicut
Common questions
How much is a cab from Calicut to Ooty?
A one-way sedan costs ₹4,505 to ₹4,749 on Savaari and EaseMyTrip, and a 2-day round trip in a sedan costs ₹7,044 to ₹9,422 for the drive there and back. Check the date you travel, as prices move with demand.
What does an SUV or Innova cost from Calicut to Ooty?
An Ertiga-type SUV one way costs ₹6,144 to ₹6,328. An Innova one way costs ₹8,596 to ₹9,536. Both seat 6 to 7 people with luggage.
How long is the drive from Calicut to Ooty?
About 166 km and 4.5 hours via Nilambur and Gudalur. Allow up to 6 hours, as the two ghats are slow and the Gudalur to Ooty road jams on season weekends.
Do I need an e-pass for Ooty?
Yes. Cars not registered in the Nilgiris need a Tamil Nadu e-pass from epass.tnega.org, checked at the district border. Ask your operator to get it before the trip, with the date and car number.
Can we go up the Kalhatty ghat instead?
It is not on the way from Calicut. The Kalhatty road climbs to Ooty from Masinagudi and Mudumalai, and tourist cars on it are capped each day. Both roads from Calicut join at Gudalur and go up through Naduvattam.
Can the cab pick me up at Calicut airport?
Yes. The airport at Karipur is south-east of the city, towards Nilambur, so the ride to Ooty is a little shorter, about 143 km.
When is the best time to go?
March to June is the main season, with the flower show in May and the busiest roads. October to February is quieter and colder. In the monsoon, rain and landslips can slow or close the ghat roads.