There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kodai Road by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul Jn
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain 20635 / ...
8h 9m₹375–2,906Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kodaikanal Roadtrain 12689
9h 58m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
9h 57mDrive 444.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kodai Roadcar 444.7 km
6h 34m₹5,009–7,235Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kodai Roadtaxi 444.7 km
6h 34m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Madurai, bus, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
6h 25m₹5,768–10,357Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
11hFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
7h 51m₹5,683–10,262Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, line 16236 train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
6h 17m₹6,363–10,472Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Kodai Roadbus
6h 48m₹5,113–13,342
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kodai Road is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kodai Road is to fly and train and line 16236 train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kodai Road. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kodai Road via Dindigul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kodaikanal Road. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Kodai Road is 454 km. The road distance is 444.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodai Road without a car is to train via Dindigul Jn which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Chennai to Kodai Road, including transfers.
Chennai to Kodai Road bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kodai Road is to train via Dindigul Jn which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kodai Road, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Central to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Podanur Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Kodai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kodai Road bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kodai Road train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kodai Road is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Chennai to Kodai Road.
There are 25+ hotels available in Kodai Road.











