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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Kodaikānāl by plane, train, taxi, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi taxi
    20h 35m
    ₹28,055–59,355

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    20h 13m

  3. Fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MEL - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Periyar Bus Stand to Dindigulbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    21h 44m

  4. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MEL - 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
    23h 57m
    ₹43,875–65,125

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus bus
    25h

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MEL - 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 39m

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MEL - 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
    26h 39m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹25,210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,071.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 35m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kodaikānāl, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Kodaikānāl. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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