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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal

Composite routes from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikanal

Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
343 km.
from $18

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 Kodaikānāl?

The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl is to bus which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl?

The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Thiruvananthapuram and Kodaikānāl?

No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kodaikanal via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl?

The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Kodaikānāl is 471 km. The road distance is 354.5 km.

How do I travel from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl without a car?

The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl without a car is to bus via Dindigul which takes 9h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl bus from?

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

Where does the Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl?

Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl is 355 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kodaikānāl.

Where can I stay near Kodaikānāl?

There are 552+ hotels available in Kodaikānāl. Prices start at $7.01 per night.
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