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How to get fromKochi to Kodaikanal Lakeby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via Palakkad

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Palakkadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikanal Laketaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    ₹913–3,190

  2. Drive 232.4 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lakecar car 232.4 km
    4h 23m
    ₹2,618–3,781

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kodaikanal Laketaxi taxi 232.4 km
    4h 23m
    ₹4,700–6,000

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aluva to Palanitrain train 16343
    2. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikanal Laketaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    ₹914–3,228

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  • Distance: 331.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kodaikanal Lake, India?

There is no direct connection from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake. However, you can take the train to Palakkad, take the train to Palani, then take the taxi to Kodaikanal Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Kochi to Kodaikanal Lake in around 4h 23m.

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