There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru to Vattakanal by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanalbus
8h 41m₹1,380–3,244Drive 400.7 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Vattakanalcar 400.7 km
6h 30m₹4,517–6,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Vattakanaltaxi 400.7 km
6h 30m₹9,500–12,000Bus, 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 Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi
7h 36m₹5,612–9,277
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Vattakanal is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Vattakanal is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Vattakanal. However, there are services departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Kodaikanal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Vattakanal is 473 km. The road distance is 400.7 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Vattakanal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Bengaluru to Vattakanal, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Vattakanal bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Vattakanal bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Vattakanal is 401 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Bengaluru to Vattakanal.
There are 19+ hotels available in Vattakanal.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Vattakanal, 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
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–12,000
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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