One of the best hill stations in Tamil Nadu is Kodaikanal. This state is home to magnificent temples, ancient ruins, delicious food, and a culture that maintains an unbroken connection between its rich past and the present. Kodaikanal is protected from the oppressive heat of the lowlands since it is located on a plateau in the Nilgiris and encircled by thick evergreen forests. It is the perfect location for a family vacation and has lots of fun things to do. You must consider the optimum times of year to visit this lovely hill station when organising your vacation and choosing which Kodaikanal attractions to see. Despite the fact that Kodaikanal weather is generally pleasant throughout the year, each season is appropriate for various types of experiences.

You need not fret if you want to travel from Bangalore to Kodaikanal and are unsure of the best route to take. Numerous choices are available, including aircraft, trains, and buses, to make it easy for you to reach your location. Therefore, choose a method of transportation that best matches your needs to travel from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. Travellers mostly prefer going from Bangalore to Kodaikanal by road. The road distance is about 465 kms and going by bus or by car is equally preferred. Taking buses is more convenient as most of the bus journeys are made overnight.

Here is a breakdown of the numerous transit options for getting to Kodaikanal from Bangalore.

 

Bangalore to Kodaikanal by Road

By Car-

You can also enjoy the trip from Bangalore to Kodaikanal while driving your own vehicle or hailing a cab. The driving time by car, which depends on the vehicle's speed and rest stops, is roughly 10 to 12 hours for the 450-kilometre journey.

There are a few possible routes, but the best one is along Hosur Road and then in the direction of Salem. Before arriving at Salem, this route travels via the towns of Krishnagiri and Dharmagiri. After arriving in Salem, one must travel on NH 7 to Dindigul, at which point they must turn onto the Southern Trunk route, then the Kodai Ghat road.

Because of the picturesque routes and easy driving, it is a road trip you will remember for a long time. You should always have your camera on ready because the highway is one of the best in India and travels through some beautiful scenery. The magnificent hills, lush vegetation on either side, and flowers in the centre of the partition look like they were plucked out of a landscape. You may see grape farms, palm trees on either side of the road, and seasonal flowers flowering on the divider as you pass Krishnagiri.

The routes that can be taken are-

Route 1:

Bangalore - Electronic City - Attibele- Hosur - Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Namakkal - Karur - Dindigul - Batlagundu - Kodaikanal ( 464 km, 7 hours 38 mins, via NH 44).

Route 2:

Bangalore - Hosur -Krishnagiri - Dharmapuri - Salem - Erode - Perundurai - Chennimalai - Kangayam - Dharapuram - Thoppampatti - Palani - Perumal Malai - Silver Cascade Falls - Kodau (447 km, 8 hour 11 mins, via NH 44 and NH 544).

 

By Bus-

Bus travel is the most well-liked and cost-effective method of getting from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. The magnificent hill station is 465 kilometres away and may be reached by car in 8 to 11 hours. Road trips are popular because of the stunning scenery along the way and for other reasons, such as the weather. You should use the open road if possible because it will save you time to travel overnight. It is simple to purchase a ticket in accordance with your timetable because there are so many bus possibilities.

If you intend to take a bus, you have a number of choices. To avoid the headache of buying a ticket at the bus ticket booth, search for them online, choose the bus that is scheduled according to your timetable, and purchase one. The buses that depart Bangalore in the late evening and arrive in Kodaikanal in the morning the next day are operated by KPN, Greenline Travels & Holidays, JTV Travels, SRS Travels, and KSRTC. The majority prefers these buses because they run at night.

You can take advantage of some tempting discounts on bus prices when attempting to book these tickets online. Every day at 10:30 p.m., the last bus leaves Bangalore, with the first bus leaving at 7:55 p.m. There are typically 18 boarding stations and 3 dropping places so you can select the one that is most convenient for you.

 

Bangalore to Kodaikanal via Kodai Road - By Train

Train travel is another option for getting from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. Trains go from Bangalore's KSR station to Kodai Road, which is the station closest to Kodaikanal. You must take a taxi from Kodai Road Station to get to the city from this station because it is 100 kilometres away.

Since there are fewer trains, choosing this means of transportation is difficult. The trip time is shortened because the distance is only 377 kilometres. However, because there are fewer trains, their schedules might not coincide with your plans and inconvenience you. It should be noted that only certain seasons see the operation of these trains, therefore you should always check for availability and purchase tickets in advance.

 

Bangalore to Kodaikanal By Flight

There are no flights that go from Bangalore to Kodaikanal directly. The closest airport service is located at the 120 KM away Madurai International Airport (IXM). To go to Kodaikanal, you can fly from Bangalore to Madurai and then drive the remaining distance. Visit any online travel website to book a flight from Bangalore to Kodaikanal, or check the airline's direct website. You can arrange a convenient cab from the Madurai airport to Kodaikanal and get there in about 3 hours.


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