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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chennai to Kodaikanal

Composite routes from Chennai to Kodaikanal

Cheapest
8 h 8 min
Car
544 km.
from $29

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$165.59
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$343.92
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$242.02
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Salem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.05–$203.80
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Nedumbassery
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.54

Air India Express

Website:
airindiaexpress.in/en
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$114.64
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Nedumbassery
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$127.38

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$165.59
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$267.49

Spicejet

Website:
spicejet.com/
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$254.76
Plane from Chennai International Airport to Nedumbassery
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$318.44

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$3.44–$70.06
Train from Chennai Central to Palani
Ave. Duration:
9h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.08–$89.16

Bus operators

Sam Tourist Bus

Phone:
080 46333686
Email:
Website:
samtourist.com/
Bus from Hosur to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.03
Bus from Salem to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$36.94

SETC

Phone:
9513948001
Email:
Website:
tnstc.in/
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Hosur
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.57–$8.92

Parveen Travels

Phone:
18001020999
Email:
Website:
parveentravels.com/
Bus from Koyembedu to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$28.02
Bus from Trichy to Kodaikanal
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodaikānāl?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodaikānāl is to night bus which costs $7.07 - $23.91 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kodaikānāl is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 33m and costs $59.78 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Kodaikānāl?

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 Kodaikānāl?

The distance between Chennai and Kodaikānāl is 523 km. The road distance is 519 km.

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

The best way to get from Chennai to Kodaikānāl without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 12m and costs $13.04 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Chennai to Kodaikānāl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Kodaikānāl bus from?

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

Where does the Chennai to Kodaikānāl bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chennai to Kodaikānāl?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kodaikānāl is 519 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Chennai 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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