Kodaikanal is a hill station which is located in Dindigul district. Kodaikanal is referred to as the “Princess of Hill stations” and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. Kodaikanal offers a number of picturesque natural attractions that visitors appreciate, making it a popular romantic location for newlyweds. It is also famous for home made chocolates and eucalyptus oil. TNSTC runs buses at regular intervals from Madurai and Batlagundu. Buses are also available from Palani, Oddanchatram, Kodai Road, and Dindigul. The 2–3-hour bus trip from Palani, Oddanchatram, or Batlagundu to Kodaikanal across the steep and twisting Ghats roads is a fascinating experience. Note that in some cases, the bus images displayed are representative. Please contact the respective bus stands and depots for the most up-to-date bus schedules.
Palani to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Palani and Kodaikanal is around 70 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 03:00 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Palani bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Vadakavunji, Perumalmalai
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Palani : 04:00, 06:00, 08:00, 09:15, 12:00, 14:15, 18:00
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Palani Bus Stand
- Interstate Kerala Bus Timings from Palani
Batlagundu to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Batlagundu and Kodaikanal is around 60 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 02:30 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Batlagundu bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Oothu, Perumalmalai
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Batlagundu : 00:50, 03:15, 03:45, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:20, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 08:50, 09:00, 09:40, 10:10, 10:20, 10:50, 11:00, 11:50, 12:00, 12:30, 12:45, 13:30, 14:20, 14:35, 14:50, 15:30, 16:00, 16:20, 17:45, 19:30
Theni to Poondi TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Theni and Poondi is around 120 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 04:00 hrs. Poondi TNSTC Bus Timings from Theni bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Periyakulam, Batlagundu, Oothu, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Batlagundu : 06:00
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Theni Bus Stand
- Interstate Kerala Bus Timings from Theni
Batlagundu to Poondi TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Batlagundu and Poondi is around 100 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 03:30 hrs. Poondi TNSTC Bus Timings from Batlagundu bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Oothu, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Batlagundu : 00:50, 07:20
Batlagundu to Kilavarai TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Batlagundu and Kilavarai is around 120 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 04:00 hrs. Kilavarai TNSTC Bus Timings from Batlagundu bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Oothu, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Batlagundu : 08:15, 12:45
Batlagundu to Pazhamputhur TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Batlagundu and Pazhamputhur is around 90 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 03:00 hrs. Pazhamputhur TNSTC Bus Timings from Batlagundu bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Oothu, Perumalmalai, Kodaikanal
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Batlagundu : 06:00, 15:45
Dindigul to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Dindigul and Kodaikanal is around 90 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 03:00 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Dindigul bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Batlagundu, Oothu, Perumalmalai
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Dindigul : 05:30, 07:50, 11:30, 13:30, 14:00, 16:30
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Dindigul (Sirumalai, Pandrimalai)
Erode to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Erode and Kodaikanal is around 180 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 06:00 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Erode bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Palani, Vadakavunji, Perumalmalai
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Erode : 06:50
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Erode Bus Stand
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Erode (towards Ooty)
Mettupalayam to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Mettupalayam and Kodaikanal is around 210 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 08:00 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Mettupalayam bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Coimbatore, Pollachi, Palani, Vadakavunji, Perumalmalai
- Bus Schedules – Departure at Mettupalayam : 07:00
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Mettupalayam (towards Tiruppur)
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Mettupalayam (towards Coimbatore)
- TNSTC Bus Timings from Mettupalayam (towards Ooty)
Oddanchatram to Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings
The distance between Oddanchatram and Kodaikanal is around 100 km and the TNSTC Bus travel time would be around 05:30 hrs. Kodaikanal TNSTC Bus Timings from Oddanchatram bus stand.
- Bus Route (Bus Stops) : Pachalur, K.C.Patti, Thandikudi, Pannaikadu, Perumalmalai
Bus Schedules – Departure at Oddanchatram : 05:50
TNSTC Bus Timings from Kodaikanal
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