There are 4 ways to get from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Periyar National Parktaxi
6h 26m₹2,603–4,544Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus Dindigul, Tamil Nadu - Thekkady, Kerala
8hDrive 235.5 km
- Drive from Coimbatore to Periyar National Parkcar 235.5 km
4h 28m₹2,660–3,842Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Periyar National Parktaxi 235.5 km
4h 28m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park is to drive which costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Coimbatore and Periyar National Park is 371 km. The road distance is 235.5 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park, including transfers.
Coimbatore to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Coimbatore to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore to Periyar National Park is 236 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Coimbatore to Periyar National Park.
There are 254+ hotels available in Periyar National Park.
What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Periyar National Park, India?
You can take a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Kerala via Dindigul, Tamil Nadu and Thekkady, Kerala in around 8h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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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