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By Train Kodaikanal does not have its own railway station. The nearest stations are:
Kodai Road (KQN) Approximately 80 km from Kodaikanal This is often the most convenient railhead for Kodaikanal. Taxis and buses are readily available from Kodai Road to Kodaikanal (approx. 2-3 hours drive).
Dindigul Junction (DG) Approximately 100 km from Kodaikanal Many trains stop here. From Dindigul, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 2.5-3.5 hours drive).
Madurai Junction (MDU) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal a major railway hub with excellent connectivity. From Madurai, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 3.5-4.5 hours drive)
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Train Connectivity from Major Cities:
From Chennai
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Numerous trains connect Chennai (Chennai Egmore - MS or MTP) to Dindigul and Madurai. The Pandian Express is a popular option.
From Bangalore
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Direct trains are available from Bangalore (KSR Bengaluru) to Dindigul and Madurai.
From Other Cities (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata)
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You would typically take a train to a major South Indian hub like Chennai, Bangalore, or Madurai, and then connect to Dindigul or Kodai Road. Long-distance trains may have direct services to Madurai.
By Air The nearest airports to Kodaikanal are
Madurai Airport (IXM) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal. This is the most frequently used airport for traveler's to Kodaikanal.
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) Approximately 170 km from Kodaikanal.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) Approximately 200 km from Kodaikanal.
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Flight Connectivity from Major Cities
From Chennai (MAA)
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Regular direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM), Coimbatore (CJB), and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) by airlines like IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Bangalore (BLR):
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Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) and other nearby airports by IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Delhi (DEL) & Mumbai (BOM):
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Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) by IndiGo and other airlines. For Coimbatore or Tiruchirappalli, there might be direct or connecting flights.
From Madurai Airport to Kodaikanal Upon arrival at any of these airports, you can easily hire a pre-paid taxi or a private cab to Kodaikanal. Shared taxis and bus services are also available from Madurai to Kodaikanal.
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By Train Kodaikanal does not have its own railway station. The nearest stations are:
Kodai Road (KQN) Approximately 80 km from Kodaikanal This is often the most convenient railhead for Kodaikanal. Taxis and buses are readily available from Kodai Road to Kodaikanal (approx. 2-3 hours drive).
Dindigul Junction (DG) Approximately 100 km from Kodaikanal Many trains stop here. From Dindigul, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 2.5-3.5 hours drive).
Madurai Junction (MDU) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal a major railway hub with excellent connectivity. From Madurai, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 3.5-4.5 hours drive)
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Train Connectivity from Major Cities:
From Chennai
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Numerous trains connect Chennai (Chennai Egmore - MS or MTP) to Dindigul and Madurai. The Pandian Express is a popular option.
From Bangalore
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Direct trains are available from Bangalore (KSR Bengaluru) to Dindigul and Madurai.
From Other Cities (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata)
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You would typically take a train to a major South Indian hub like Chennai, Bangalore, or Madurai, and then connect to Dindigul or Kodai Road. Long-distance trains may have direct services to Madurai.
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By Air The nearest airports to Kodaikanal are
Madurai Airport (IXM) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal. This is the most frequently used airport for traveler's to Kodaikanal.
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) Approximately 170 km from Kodaikanal.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) Approximately 200 km from Kodaikanal.
Flight Connectivity from Major Cities
From Chennai (MAA)
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Regular direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM), Coimbatore (CJB), and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) by airlines like IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Bangalore (BLR):
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Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) and other nearby airports by IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Delhi (DEL) & Mumbai (BOM):
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Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) by IndiGo and other airlines. For Coimbatore or Tiruchirappalli, there might be direct or connecting flights.
From Madurai Airport to Kodaikanal Upon arrival at any of these airports, you can easily hire a pre-paid taxi or a private cab to Kodaikanal. Shared taxis and bus services are also available from Madurai to Kodaikanal.
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By Train Kodaikanal does not have its own railway station. The nearest stations are:
Kodai Road (KQN) Approximately 80 km from Kodaikanal This is often the most convenient railhead for Kodaikanal. Taxis and buses are readily available from Kodai Road to Kodaikanal (approx. 2-3 hours drive).
Dindigul Junction (DG) Approximately 100 km from Kodaikanal Many trains stop here. From Dindigul, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 2.5-3.5 hours drive).
Madurai Junction (MDU) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal a major railway hub with excellent connectivity. From Madurai, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to Kodaikanal (approx. 3.5-4.5 hours drive)
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Train Connectivity from Major Cities:
From Chennai
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Numerous trains connect Chennai (Chennai Egmore - MS or MTP) to Dindigul and Madurai. The Pandian Express is a popular option.
From Bangalore
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Direct trains are available from Bangalore (KSR Bengaluru) to Dindigul and Madurai.
From Other Cities (e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata)
image
You would typically take a train to a major South Indian hub like Chennai, Bangalore, or Madurai, and then connect to Dindigul or Kodai Road. Long-distance trains may have direct services to Madurai.
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By Air The nearest airports to Kodaikanal are
Madurai Airport (IXM) Approximately 120 km from Kodaikanal. This is the most frequently used airport for traveler's to Kodaikanal.
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) Approximately 170 km from Kodaikanal.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) Approximately 200 km from Kodaikanal.
Flight Connectivity from Major Cities
From Chennai (MAA)
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Regular direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM), Coimbatore (CJB), and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) by airlines like IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Bangalore (BLR):
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Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) and other nearby airports by IndiGo, Air India, etc.
From Delhi (DEL) & Mumbai (BOM):
image
Direct flights are available to Madurai (IXM) by IndiGo and other airlines. For Coimbatore or Tiruchirappalli, there might be direct or connecting flights.
From Madurai Airport to Kodaikanal Upon arrival at any of these airports, you can easily hire a pre-paid taxi or a private cab to Kodaikanal. Shared taxis and bus services are also available from Madurai to Kodaikanal.