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How to Get from Kodaikanal to Bangalore

How to get from Kodaikanal to Bangalore: go down to Madurai Airport, about 115 km away, then take a non-stop IndiGo flight of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Last updated: October 30, 2026

How to Get from Kodaikanal to Bangalore
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Kodaikanal sits high in the Palani Hills, and the trip to Bangalore starts with a long descent through pine, eucalyptus and hairpin bends. The hill town has no airport or railway station of its own: the nearest airport is Madurai, about 115 km away, and the nearest main station is Kodai Road, about 80 km away.[1]

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Kodaikanal to Bangalore by Road and Flight

The easiest plan is to go down to Madurai by taxi or bus and fly from there. IndiGo flies non-stop from Madurai to Bengaluru, with more than 5 flights a day,[2] and the flight takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.[3]

Book the flight first, then plan the road leg so that you reach Madurai Airport with plenty of time to spare. The road down from the hills is slow, and mist can slow it further.

Kodaikanal to Bangalore by Rail

Kodai Road is the station for Kodaikanal, and regular trains serve it from Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Coimbatore.[4] You need a taxi or bus for the 80 km between the station and the hill town.

Tips for Traveling from Kodaikanal to Bangalore

  • Prepare for Curves: The first stretch descends the ghat roads in many bends. If you are prone to motion sickness, take medication before you leave and sit near the front.
  • Layer Your Clothing: Kodaikanal is cool, while Madurai and Bangalore are much warmer. Wear layers you can take off on the way down.
  • Choose the Right Airport: Coimbatore International Airport is about 170 km away, so Madurai is the closer choice.[1]

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Kodaikanal to Bangalore?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kodaikanal to Bangalore, including current prices and schedules.

How do I get from Kodaikanal to Bangalore?

Go down by road to Madurai, about 115 km away, and take a non-stop IndiGo flight to Bengaluru. Kodaikanal has no airport or railway station of its own.

Is there an airport in Kodaikanal?

No. The nearest airport is Madurai International Airport, about 115 km away. Coimbatore International Airport is about 170 km away.

How long is the flight from Madurai to Bengaluru?

The non-stop flight takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.

Is there a railway station in Kodaikanal?

No. The nearest main station is Kodai Road, about 80 km away.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Tamil Nadu Tourism: Kodaikanal. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  2. [2] IndiGo: Madurai to Bengaluru Flights. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  3. [3] IndiGo: Bengaluru to Madurai Flights. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  4. [4] Tamil Nadu Tourism: Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

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