How to Travel from
Puducherry to Kodaikanal
by Route or Car
Schedule
Puducherry, India → Kodaikanal, India
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Puducherry to Kodaikanal
Composite routes from Puducherry to Kodaikanal
Cheapest
6 h 38 min
Car
423 km.
from $23
Other
7 h 23 min
Train, Taxi
316 km.
from $43.70
8 h 19 min
Train, Plane
316 km.
from $79.36
9 h 17 min
Train, Bus
316 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 43 min
Train, Plane
316 km.
from $102.18
Transport providers
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.55–$165.16
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$343.02
Air India Express
Website:
airindiaexpress.in/en
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$57.17–$114.34
Air India Limited
Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$165.16
Spicejet
Website:
spicejet.com/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.01–$254.09
Train operators
Indian Railways
Train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.67–$43.19
Train from Pondicherry to Trisulam
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.29–$29.22
Train from Pondicherry to Karur
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$2.79–$47.01
Bus operators
Sam Tourist Bus
Bus from Karur to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Parveen Travels
Bus from Pondicherry to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16
Bus from Trichy to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl?
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl is to bus and night bus which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 8h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl?
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $44.57 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Kodaikānāl?
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kodaikanal via Trichy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
How far is it from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl?
The distance between Puducherry and Kodaikānāl is 402 km. The road distance is 392.1 km.
How do I travel from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl without a car?
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 23m and costs $14.13 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl?
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Puducherry to Kodaikānāl bus from?
Puducherry to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Pondicherry station.
Where does the Puducherry to Kodaikānāl bus arrive?
Puducherry to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Trichy station.
Can I drive from Puducherry to Kodaikānāl?
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kodaikānāl is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Puducherry 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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