There are 5 ways to get from Kodaikānāl to Palode by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kodaikānāl to Tenitaxi
- Take the train from Teni to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Palodetaxi
7h 50m₹3,512–6,280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kodaikanal to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Shencottahbus
12h 2m₹304–1,596Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Kodaikanal to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigal to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi Jn to Palodetaxi
8h 2mDrive 291.7 km
- Drive from Kodaikānāl to Palodecar 291.7 km
5h 16m₹3,291–4,753Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kodaikānāl to Palodetaxi 291.7 km
5h 16m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kodaikānāl to Palode is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kodaikānāl to Palode is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kodaikānāl to Palode. However, there are services departing from Kodaikanal and arriving at Palode via Madurai, Shenkottai and Thenmala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Kodaikānāl and Palode is 376 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.
The best way to get from Kodaikānāl to Palode without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Kodaikānāl to Palode, including transfers.
Kodaikānāl to Palode bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kodaikanal station.
Kodaikānāl to Palode bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kodaikānāl to Palode is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Kodaikānāl to Palode.
There are 810+ hotels available in Palode.
What companies run services between Kodaikānāl, India and Palode, India?
You can take a bus from Kodaikanal to Palode via Madurai, Shencottah, Shenkottai, and Thenmala in around 12h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Teni to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Kodaikanal to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Dindigal to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kodaikanal to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Shencottah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,500
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