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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kodaikanal to Chennai

Composite routes from Kodaikanal to Chennai

Cheapest
8 h 4 min
Car
544 km.
from $29
Other
4 h 39 min
Taxi, Plane
437 km.
from $73.86
14 h 47 min
438 km.
from $39.39
5 h 29 min
Taxi, Plane
437 km.
from $106.79
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
437 km.
from $112.74

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Madurai to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.55–$165.16
Plane from Trichy International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$343.02
Plane from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$241.38
Plane from Salem to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.92–$152.45

Air India Express

Website:
airindiaexpress.in/en
Plane from Trichy International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.55–$101.63

Air India Limited

Website:
airindia.in/
Plane from Madurai to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$165.16
Plane from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$266.79

Spicejet

Website:
spicejet.com/
Plane from Madurai to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.01–$254.09

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Perambur
Ave. Duration:
9h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.07–$88.93

Bus operators

Sam Tourist Bus

Phone:
080 46333686
Email:
Website:
samtourist.com/
Bus from Kodaikanal to Hosur
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.52–$41.92
Bus from Kodaikanal to Salem
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$36.84

SETC

Phone:
9513948001
Email:
Website:
tnstc.in/
Bus from Hosur to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.56–$8.89

Parveen Travels

Phone:
18001020999
Email:
Website:
parveentravels.com/
Bus from Kodaikanal to Koyembedu
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$27.95
Bus from Kodaikanal to Trichy
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kodaikānāl to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Kodaikānāl and Chennai?

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

How far is it from Kodaikānāl to Chennai?

The distance between Kodaikānāl and Chennai is 577 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kodaikānāl to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $10.87 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kodaikānāl to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kodaikānāl to Chennai bus from?

Kodaikānāl to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Kodaikanal station.

Train or bus from Kodaikānāl to Chennai?

The best way to get from Kodaikānāl to Chennai is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $10.87 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $43.48 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Kodaikānāl to Chennai bus arrive?

Kodaikānāl to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Hosur station.

Can I drive from Kodaikānāl to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kodaikānāl to Chennai is 519 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Kodaikānāl to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 892+ hotels available in Chennai. Prices start at $21.22 per night.
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