Bangalore to Kodaikanal Routes

Plan your journey from Bangalore to the Princess of Hill Stations via scenic national highways, comfortable overnight buses, or convenient train connections through Dindigul.

a yellow and black train traveling through a forest

Modern luxury AC sleeper bus parked at a scenic hill highway rest stop during early morning

Transit Modes

How to Reach Kodaikanal

By Train

Rail Route via Kodai Road

Board overnight trains from KSR Bengaluru or Yesvantpur to Dindigul Junction or Kodai Road station. From there, pre-booked taxis or mountain buses take you up the hills in under two hours.

By Bus

Direct Overnight Sleeper Buses

Multiple private and state KSRTC sleeper buses depart nightly from Silk Board and Madiwala. Travel comfortably overnight across 465 kilometres to arrive refreshed at Kodaikanal bus stand.

By Car

Self-Drive Highway Route

Follow National Highway 44 through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem, and Dindigul before ascending the 48-kilometre Laws Ghat Road. Enjoy breathtaking valley vistas along the smooth climb.