Ooty can be easily and comfortably approached by road and rail.

Road : By reoad, from the east, one can reach Oooty from Coimbatore (89 kms) through Mettupalayam and Coonoor. From the North the road from Mysore to Ooty (160 kms) passes through the Mudumalai sanctuary and the foothill town of Gudalur. Detours can be made in either route. The different roads and the diversions leading to Ooty are equally enjoyable in their own ways. Lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens greet the passengers on most routes.

Transport : The bus service between Coimbatore and Ooty is plentiful yet crowded on most days. A helpful queue sysytem for securing tickets is ensured by the transport authorities. Buses from Mysore are less frequent but adequate, Ooty is now connected by direct bus service to places like Madras,Trichy Kanyakumari, Pondicherry etc. During summer months (March - May ) the frequency of the bus services are further raised. Also reservation is available during this period.

Rail : By rail broad gauge service is available upto Mettupalyam at the foothills from where the unique mountain railway take a limited number upto Ooty through Coonoor.

(Departure timings are 7.00 A.M , 10 A.M respectively).

Local Transport : Taxis, tourist cabs, autorickshaws are availbale in plenty. There are no standard rates except tourist cabs. Bargaining, hard ones at taht, can help. Town buses are also availbale to all important places. Conducted sight seeing tours are arranged by private operators and government tourism development corporation.