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Continue onto Ekambareswara Agraharam Street

Ekambareswara Agraharam Street, 20 м

20 м

Turn left onto South Mint Street

South Mint Street, 100 м

100 м

Turn right onto Akkon Das Street

Akkon Das Street, 90 м

90 м

Turn right onto Nyniappa Naicken Street

Nyniappa Naicken Street, 1 km 567 м

1 km 567 м

Turn slight left onto Memorial Hall Road

Memorial Hall Road, 13 km 338 м

13 km 338 м

IndiGo Airlines

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Air India Express

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Air India Limited

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Spicejet

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IndiGo Airlines

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Duration 1h 23m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $49.68–$165.59

Air India Express

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Duration 1h

Frequency Saturday

Estimated price $57.32–$114.64

Air India Limited

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Duration 1h 15m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $53.50–$165.59

Spicejet

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Duration 1h 15m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $47.13–$254.76

Indian Railways

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Indian Railways

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Duration 6h 2m

Frequency Every 3 hours

Estimated price $3.44–$70.06

Phone 14646

Customer Service 14646

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Sam Tourist Bus

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SETC

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Parveen Travels

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Sam Tourist Bus

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Duration 7h 43m

Frequency 4 times a day

Estimated price $16.56–$42.03

Phone 080 46333686

Customer Service 080 46333686

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SETC

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Duration 6h 45m

Frequency Hourly

Estimated price $3.57–$8.92

Phone 9513948001

Customer Service 9513948001

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Parveen Travels

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Duration 10h 30m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $8.28–$28.02

Phone 18001020999

Customer Service 18001020999

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

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake is to night bus which costs $7.07 - $23.91 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 36m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Kodaikanal Lake?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Koyembedu and arriving at Kodaikanal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake?

The distance between Chennai and Kodaikanal Lake is 524 km. The road distance is 520.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 15m and costs $13.04 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake, including transfers.

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

Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.

Where does the Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake bus arrive?

Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Hosur station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kodaikanal Lake is 520 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Chennai 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.

Kodaikanal Lake

Kodaikanal Lake (Tamil: கொடைக்கானல் ஏரி), also known as Kodai Lake, is a manmade lake located in the Kodaikanal city in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. Sir Vere Henry Levinge, the then Collector of Madurai, was instrumental in creating the lake in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town which was developed by the British and early missionaries from USA. The lake is said to be Kodaikanal's most popular geographic landmark and tourist attraction.

Berijam Lake

Berijam Lake is a reservoir near Kodaikanal town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, South India. It is at the old site of "Fort Hamilton", in the upper Palani hills. The lake, created by a dam with sluice outlets, is part of a micro–watershed development project. Periyakulam town, 18 kilometres (11 mi) to the SE, gets its public drinking water from the lake. The lake's water quality is excellent.

Vaigai Dam

The Vaigai Dam is built across the Vaigai River near Andipatti, in the Theni district (Madurai district, before British India) of Tamil Nadu, South India. Near the dam, the Government of Tamil Nadu has constructed an Agricultural Research Station to research the cultivation of various crops, including rice, sorghum, black gram, cowpea and cotton.

Kodaikanal Lake

Theni is a valley town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu at the foothills of Western Ghats. It is the headquarters of the Theni district, located at a distance of 70km from Madurai. It is known for the large-scale trading of garlic, cotton, cardamom, grapes, bananas, mango and chilli. It hosts the second largest weekly market in Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest in South India.

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

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