Trip costs · Kodaikanal · from Chennai
How much does a Kodaikanal trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹26,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in March — ₹13,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Kodaikanal Road + bus, about 12 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| March | Best time to go | ₹26,000 |
| January | Good time to go | ₹26,000 |
| November | North-east monsoon rain | ₹28,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in March.
| Travel there and back — Train to Kodaikanal Road + bus | ₹3,880 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,900 a night | ₹7,500 |
| Food | ₹7,500 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,620 |
| Total | ₹26,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- 🚆 Train — train to Kodaikanal Road + bus: about 12 hours each way, ₹1,940 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Madurai + bus: about 7 hours door to door, ₹8,500 per person there and back.
Best time to go
A lake and pine forests high in the Palani hills. The best months are March to June, September and October. Avoid November and December: north-east monsoon rain.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹15,000 for two — 12 hours each way by train, 7 by air.
Questions
How much does a Kodaikanal trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹26,000 for a 5-day trip in March — ₹13,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,900 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Kodaikanal?
By train to Kodaikanal Road + bus: about 12 hours each way and ₹1,940 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Madurai + bus) takes about 7 hours and costs about ₹8,500 per person.
When is the best time to visit Kodaikanal?
March to June, September and October. Avoid November and December: north-east monsoon rain.
How much does a solo or family trip to Kodaikanal from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹19,000; Family of 4: about ₹44,500; 4 friends: about ₹49,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.