There are 4 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Namakkal to Kodaikanalbus
3h 25mTrain, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Palanitrain 22651
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kodaikānāltaxi
3h 59m₹768–2,029Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānālcar 172.1 km
3h 3m₹1,927–2,784Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāltaxi 172.1 km
3h 3m₹3,600–4,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl is to train and taxi which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Namakkal and arriving at Kodaikanal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Kodaikānāl is 209 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
The bus from Namakkal to Kodaikanal takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Nāmakkal to Kodaikānāl.
There are 563+ hotels available in Kodaikānāl.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Kodaikānāl, India?
Sam Tourist Bus operates a bus from Namakkal to Kodaikanal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- info@samtourist.com
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Namakkal to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,300
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