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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake

Composite routes from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake

Cheapest
5 h 55 min
Car
343 km.
from $18
Other
5 h 38 min
Plane, Taxi
202 km.
from $188.72
9 h 30 min
202 km.
from $5.43
9 h 46 min
Train, Taxi
202 km.
from $43.65

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Trivandrum to Nedumbassery
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.28–$177.86

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.05–$54.63

Bus operators

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

Phone:
+91 9447071021
Email:
Website:
onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum to Dindigul
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.19–$17.79

Sam Tourist Bus

Phone:
080 46333686
Email:
Website:
samtourist.com/
Bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a day

SETC

Phone:
9513948001
Email:
Website:
tnstc.in/
Bus from Trivandrum to Palani
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.72–$10.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake is to bus which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Thiruvananthapuram and Kodaikanal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kodaikanal via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake?

The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kodaikanal Lake is 418 km. The road distance is 355.6 km.

How do I travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake without a car is to bus via Dindigul which takes 9h 30m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake bus from?

Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.

Where does the Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake bus arrive?

Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Dindigul station.

Can I drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake is 356 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal Lake.

Where can I stay near Kodaikanal Lake?

There are 554+ hotels available in Kodaikanal Lake. Prices start at $7.01 per night.
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