There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kookal by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanalbus
9h 17m₹2,050–4,099Bus via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 24m₹1,260–2,339Drive 426.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kookalcar 426.2 km
7h 5m₹4,782–6,908Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kookaltaxi 426.2 km
7h 5m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Pushpatturtrain
- Take the taxi from Pushpattur to Kookaltaxi
8h 27m₹7,892–11,657Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kookaltaxi
10h 42m₹2,512–3,830
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kookal is to bus via Bengaluru which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kookal is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kookal. However, there are services departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Kodaikanal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kookal is 499 km. The road distance is 426.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kookal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Bengaluru to Kookal, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kookal bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Kookal bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kookal is 426 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Bengaluru to Kookal.
There are 500+ hotels available in Kookal.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kookal, India?
Sam Tourist Bus operates a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Pushpattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Sam Tourist and Logistics
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sam Tourist and Logistics
- Phone
- +91 99626 64447
- [email protected]
- Website
- GSM Trans India
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- GSM Trans India
- Website
- HKB Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- HKB Travels
- Website
- Harsha Tours And Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Harsha Tours And Travels
- Website
- Sapthagiri Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sapthagiri Travels
- Website
- VRT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- VRT Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- No 1 Air Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- No 1 Air Travels
- Website
- Maaruti Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maaruti Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–13,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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