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How to get fromMadurai to Kodaikanal Lakeby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Kodaikanal Lake by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    3h 34m

  2. Drive 124.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madurai to Kodaikanal Lakecar car 124.2 km
    2h 28m
    ₹1,403–2,026

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain train 06701 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Teni to Kodaikanal Laketaxi taxi
    2h 48m
    ₹1,534–2,828

  4. Bus via Periyar Bus Stand

    1. Take the bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Dindigulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    3h 51m

  5. Bus via Periyar Bus Stand #2

    1. Take the bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Dindigalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    3h 59m

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Kodaikanal Laketaxi taxi 124.2 km
    2h 28m
    ₹1,700–2,100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madurai to Kodaikanal Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Madurai to Kodaikanal Lake via Dindigul, Dindigul, and Kodaikanal in around 3h 34m.

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