There are 8 ways to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain 12777
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thekkadytaxi
6h 26m₹3,008–5,082Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus
9h 23m₹494–1,303Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus
6h 44m₹1,242–4,758Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Coimbatore-CJB to Thekkady235.9 km
4h 39mDrive 235.9 km
- Drive from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkadycar 235.9 km
4h 39m₹2,664–3,848Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkadytaxi 235.9 km
4h 39m₹5,000–6,500Bus #2
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Kumilybus
9h 35m₹954–1,393Bus #3
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus
9h 56m₹584–853
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Kumily via Chalakuddy and Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Coimbatore Airport (CJB) and Thekkady is 378 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady, including transfers.
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady.
There are 310+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Coimbatore Airport (CJB), India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a vehicle from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Thekkady via Coimbatore, Chalakudy, Chalakuddy, Angamaly, and Kumily in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Angamaly to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Coimbatore-CJB to Thekkady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–6,500
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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