Bus Timings

Check the latest bus schedules from Madurai, Chennai, Dindigul, and Palani to Kodaikanal

Bus Times

From Major Cities

  • Madurai to Kodaikanal
  • 03:30 AMOrdinary / ExpressKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 05:40 AMOrdinary (First major morning bus)Kodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 06:15 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 06:45 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 07:10 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 07:40 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 08:45 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 09:15 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 10:25 AMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 12:20 PMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 01:20 PMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 02:50 PMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 04:30 PMOrdinaryKodaikanal Bus Stand
  • 05:50 PMOrdinary (Last direct evening bus)Kodaikanal Bus Stand (Halt)
Chennai to Kodaikanal

Direct buses from Chennai to Kodaikanal are primarily overnight services that depart between 6:30 PM and 10:50 PM, arriving at the hill station the following morning. The journey covers approximately 520 km and takes roughly 9.5 to 11 hours.

Key Timings:

  • 07:45 PM — Ultra Deluxe / Seater Service

  • 07:45 PM — A/C Sleeper (2+1)

  • 09:20 PM — A/C Sleeper (2+1)

  • 10:30 PM — Non-A/C Sleeper/Seater (Last government bus)

Dindigul to Kodaikanal

1. TNSTC Government Bus Timings (Frequent Shuttle)

Government buses run all day from the Dindigul Main Bus Stand. While they do not have a strict minute-by-minute public roster, they operate on a high-frequency loop: [1]

  • First Morning Bus: 04:15 AM

  • Peak Hours (06:00 AM to 10:00 AM): Departs every 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Regular Hours (10:00 AM to 04:00 PM): Departs every 30 minutes.

  • Last Evening Bus: 08:30 PM

  • Fares: ₹85 – ₹95 for Ordinary/Express and ₹110 – ₹130 for Ultra Deluxe.

03:45 AMAnnai TravelsA/C Seater / Sleeper (2+1)

04:00 AMTranzking TravelsA/C Sleeper (2+1)

04:00 AMKaalayappa TransportsBharat Benz A/C Sleeper

04:40 AMVee Vee Bus ServiceA/C Seater / Sleeper

04:40 AMMMK TravelsA/C Sleeper (2+1)

05:00 AMYBM TravelsA/C Sleeper (2+1)

05:00 AMSri Elumalaiyan TransportA/C Seater / Sleeper

05:20 AMACLS Travels2+1 A/C Sleeper

05:35 AMVetri TravelsA/C Sleeper

05:45 AMGSM Trans IndiaA/C Seater / Sleeper

Bus Timings

Find the latest bus schedules from Madurai, Chennai, Dindigul, and Palani to Kodaikanal.

Routes

Madurai, Chennai, Dindigul, Palani

Hours

5 AM - 10 PM

Bus FAQs

What are timings?

Buses run from early morning till late evening daily.

From which cities?

We cover Madurai, Chennai, Dindigul, and Palani routes to Kodaikanal.

How to book tickets?

Tickets can be booked online through official bus websites or at local bus stations.

Are there night buses?

Some routes offer night buses; check specific schedules for details.

Is seat reservation needed?

Seat reservation is recommended during peak travel seasons.

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