There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Kodaikānāl by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Kodaikanalbus
4h 32m₹1,100–2,800Drive 221.2 km
- Drive from Salem to Kodaikānālcar 221.2 km
3h 46m₹2,477–3,578Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kodaikānāltaxi 221.2 km
3h 46m₹4,600–5,500Bus via Dindigul
- Take the bus from Salem to Dindigulbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanalbus
5h 15m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kodaikānāl is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kodaikānāl is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Kodaikanal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Salem and Kodaikānāl is 263 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kodaikānāl without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
The bus from Salem to Kodaikanal takes 4h 32m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Salem to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Kodaikānāl bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kodaikānāl is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Salem to Kodaikānāl.
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What companies run services between Salem, India and Kodaikānāl, India?
Sam Tourist Bus operates a bus from Salem to Kodaikanal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- info@samtourist.com
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Salem to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,800
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,100–2,800
Bus from Dindigul to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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