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How to get fromLondon to Kodaikānālby plane, train, taxi, bus, or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Kodaikānāl by plane, train, taxi, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane LHR - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi taxi
    18h 15m
    ₹34,508–81,592

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane LHR - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Palakkadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi taxi
    22h 52m
    ₹34,328–92,362

  3. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane LHR - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    19h 33m

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane LHR - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi taxi
    21h 46m
    ₹44,808–73,002

  5. Fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane LHR - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Dindigulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    20h 59m

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LHR - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    22h 25m

  7. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, night bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane LHR - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the nightbus from Shanthi Nagar to Krishnagirinightbus night bus
    4. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Dindigulbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    23h 4m

  8. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane LHR - TRV
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Dindigulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    25h 9m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹32,099Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,382.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Kodaikānāl, India?

There is no direct connection from London to Kodaikānāl. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), take the taxi to Podanur Jn, take the train to Palani, then take the taxi to Kodaikānāl. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Trichy International Airport (TRZ), take the taxi to Tiruchchirapali, take the train to Dindigul Jn, walk to Dindigul, then take the bus to Kodaikanal.

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