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Travel Inn
A/C Seater / Sleeper (2+1)
₹799
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YBM Travels(BLM)
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹1150
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PALSLNT Travels
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹1297
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ACLS Navigator
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹1099
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Travel Inn
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹1099
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Tranzking Travels
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹888
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Essaar
Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹849
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PRM Roadways
A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹1290
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Royal Travels
NON A/C Sleeper (2+1)
₹900
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VEE VEE BUS
A/C Sleeper
₹999
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How to Book Bus Tickets Online for Kodaikanal to Chennai on MakeMyTrip
Follow below steps to book your Kodaikanal to Chennai bus tickets:
- 1. Open the MakeMyTrip bus or Android/iOS app.
- 2. Enter your travel details: Input Kodaikanal,Chennai, and your preferred travel date in the bus search section, then click on ‘Search’.
- 3. Review available options: Browse through the list of available buses, which includes essential details such as departure and arrival times, bus types (AC/Non-AC, Sleeper, Volvo, etc.), seat availability, ratings, fare, boarding/dropping points, and operator names. Utilize filters to refine your search according to your preferences.
- 4. Select your bus: Choose a suitable bus, select your seat, and specify your boarding and dropping points.
- 5. Provide passenger information: Fill in the required passenger details along with your contact information, then click ‘Proceed to Payment’.
- 6. Complete your payment: Make the payment using your preferred method (UPI, credit/debit card, digital wallets, net banking, etc.).
- 7. Receive your ticket: Upon successful payment, your ticket will be confirmed, and you will receive an e-ticket or M-ticket sent to your registered email and phone number.
Simply present your M-ticket at the time of boarding, and enjoy a comfortable journey from Kodaikanal to Chennai with MakeMyTrip. Experience the ease and efficiency of online bus ticket booking today!
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Kodaikanal to Chennai Bus Timings And Fare
Buses from Chennai to Kodaikanal
Top Operators
Boarding Points in Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal
Kodai Kanal
Kodaikanal - ALPHONSA Travels,Opp-Bus Stand
Kodaikanal Bus Stand
Kodaikanal Bustand
Perumalmalai
Bus Stand
7 Roads Junction
Seven Road Junction
Oothu
Bahri Beautiful Country(Genguvarpatti)
Bahri Beautiful Country(Genguvarpatti
Travel inn Holidays
kodaikanal bus stand
Oothu-Palakadai complex
Pannaikadu Pirivu
Perumalmalai Bus Stop
Shenbaganur
Pannaikadu Piruvu
Genguvarpatti( Piruvu
Other Volvo AC Buses from Kodaikanal
Popular Cities near by Kodaikanal
Hotels in Kodaikanal
Holidays in Kodaikanal
Basic information for Kodaikanal to Chennai route
- Avg. Travelling Time11h 11m
- Bus Departs FromKodaikanal
- Bus Arrives InChennai
- Distance437 Km
- Earliest Bus06:15 PM
- Last Bus08:00 PM
- Cheapest Bus TicketsRs. 799
- Bus OperatorsTravel Inn, Essaar, Tranzking Travels and Royal Travels
Government, RTC and State Transport Bus Services & Timings
Travelling in a Kodaikanal to Chennai bus gets more rewarding than ever with MakeMyTrip. You can choose from 13 bus services offered by private operators , enabling frequent bus availability. Various bus services are also available for travelling to or from the likes of Periyakulam, Vadugapatti, Lakshmipuram (Tamil Nadu), Devadhanapatti, Palani with us.
Go through the scheduled Kodaikanal to Chennai bus timing during the booking to find the best bus timing that suits your itinerary. The first bus for the day usually starts from 06:15 PM on this route, with buses available until 08:00 PM. It takes approximately 11h 11m to complete this trip.
Bus Seat Availability on the Kodaikanal to Chennai Route
The seat availability for Kodaikanal to Chennai buses typically depends on how early you book your ticket. When booking buses to Chennai from Kodaikanal, travellers can find a number of seat types to choose from including SEATER, SLEEPER.
Select your preferred seat type for bus booking based on your travel requirements. The Kodaikanal to Chennai bus fare shall vary based on the seat type selected.
Benefits of Booking a Kodaikanal to Chennai Bus Through MakeMyTrip
Booking an online Kodaikanal to Chennai bus with MakeMyTrip comes with a number of benefits.
MakeMyTrip ensures bus travel is hassle-free, secure and comfortable
The entire bus journey remains hassle-free and passengers can be assured of utmost security and comfort with state-of-the-art amenities, professional drivers, first aid medical assistance, bus tracking, etc.
Discover top-rated Primo bus operators, recognised as Rising Stars on MakeMyTrip
There are several bus operators available on MakeMyTrip such as Travel Inn, YBM Travels(BLM), PALSLNT Travels. Travellers can choose from top-rated Primo bus operators, recognised as Rising stars with MakeMyTrip for their distinguished services, to book buses from Kodaikanal to Chennai.
Top Bus Types Available for Buses from Kodaikanal to Chennai
Depending on your budget, you can choose from 4 bus types including AC SEATER SLEEPER, AC SLEEPER, NON AC SLEEPER, NON AC SEATER. By choosing an appropriate bus type, you can not only make your journey hassle-free but also take advantage of various facilities available offered.
Moreover, the fares vary on the basis of bus type as well. You can travel on budget with us on the Kodaikanal to Chennai route with fares starting at Rs. 799.
Travel Tips for Passengers Travelling from Kodaikanal to Chennai
When booking your bus ticket from Kodaikanal to Chennai, the following tips can help elevate your journey experience.
- Enter the pickup point and dropping point accurately for easy boarding and deboarding.
- Book your bus ticket early for preferred seat selection.
- Use eligible coupons to avail of discounts and travel affordably.
- Use booking filters to find the best bus with suitable facilities of your liking.
- Know about the frequency of buses operating from Oothu to Maraimalai Nagar for better trip planning.
Some of the popular pickup points on this route are Kodaikanal, Kodai Kanal, Kodaikanal - ALPHONSA Travels,Opp-Bus Stand, Kodaikanal Bus Stand, Kodaikanal Bustand. Meanwhile, the dropping point for this route is Koyambedu, Koyembedu, Guindy, Perungalathur, Tambaram.
MakeMyTrip offers great discounts on your bus booking, ensuring low fares and complete comfort. Not to mention, you can also enjoy cashback and other offers on the platform.
What Amenities are Available on the Bus from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
When you book Kodaikanal to Chennai bus with MakeMyTrip, we ensure a comfortable travel for passengers throughout the journey. The top amenities that buses are equipped with keep passengers comforted and also safe. Some top amenities available among different bus types include the likes of Water Bottle, Blankets, Charging Point, Reading Light, CCTV, Pillow, Bed Sheet, Personal TV, Snacks, Waiting lounge, Toilet, WIFI.
Things To Know About Kodaikanal
Situated in the Nilgiri hill range of Tamil Nadu state, Kodaikanal is renowned for its soothing climate, beautiful lakes, green valleys and unique Kurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years. If you are planning a vacation at Kodaikanal, you can reach through flights, trains or bus services. For air travel, Madurai (120 km) is the nearest airport from Kodaikanal served by numerous flights. Before booking tickets, check the airfares across LCCs for cheap air tickets. Indian Railways offers trains to Kodai Road Railway Station, the nearest railhead from Kodaikanal. Make reservations through online reservation system of Indian Railways. Also enquire about rail, train tickets and train availability, and then do railway booking. Bus tickets are available for Kodaikanal including bus bookings for Inter State buses like Volvo, Sleeper, AC bus and Luxury bus. For cheap Kodaikanal packages book budget accommodation or comfortable rooms in luxury and star hotels at a huge discount through online booking. You can check all our offerings for your travel to Kodaikanal.
Dropping Points in Chennai
Koyambedu
Koyembedu
Guindy
Perungalathur
Tambaram
Porur Toll Gate
Ashok Pillar
Koyambedu CMBT
Kilambakkam Bus Terminus
Vadapalani
Vandalur
Velachery
Kilambakkam New Bus Stand
Chrompet
Kilambakkam Bus Stand
Kilambakkam
Maduravoyal
CHENNAI MADHAVARAM BUS TERMINUS
Egmore
Sholinganallur
Koyambedu National Terminal
Koyambedu Bus Stand
Pallavaram
Thuraipakkam
Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand
Porur Tollgate
Perungudi
Koyambedu(Van Pickup
Siruseri
Porur Toll gate
Navalur
kilambakkam bus terminus
Poonamallee
Vandaloor
Medavakkam
Madhavaram
Porur Toll
Urapakkam
Koyambedu 1
SRM University
Guduvanchery
Koyambedu-Cmbt
Tidel Park
Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand (indian oil petrol bunk)
Koyambedu (Dhanapal Parking
KOYAMBEDU
Airport
Kilambakkam Omni Bus Terminus
Sriperumbudur
Porur Toll Plaza
Karapakkam
Ashokpillar
Guduvancheri
Maraimalai Nagar
Nerkundran mrm travels parking(van pickup
Guduvancherry
Porur
Redhills
KFC, Poonamalle
Chengalpattu Toll Gate
Thiruvanmiyur
Koyambedu (Pickup Van/Bus
Central Railway Station
Koyambedu Near K10 Police Station
Koyambedu bus stop
Shollinganallur
Velacherry
SRP Tools
Madhya Kailash
Perungulathur
Sathyabama University
Perungalaltur
Kilambakkam Bus Stand Opp
Koyambedu mSs Terminus
Tambaram Hindu Mission Hospital
Urappakkam
Koyambedu Daniel Thomas school
Maduravoyal Erikarai Bus Stop
Kolathur
Koyembedu ( Parveen Bus Lounge )
Koyambedu ( Lounge )
Alandur
Koyembedu Omni Bus Stand
KILAMBAKKAM BUS STAND
Koyembedu
Koyembedu (Van Pickup
Koyambedu bus stand CMBT
SRM College
Melmaruvathur
Srm University
Koyembedu Rohini Theater
Koyambedu Election Commission Office
Koyambedu Royal Travels
Koyambedu(Van Pickup)
Poonamallee ByePass
Kelambakkam
Chromepet
Mahendra City
Koyambedu Election Commission
Guindy Railway Station Bus Stop
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Things To Know About Chennai
Book a Chennai Bus on MakeMyTrip
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu and lies in the southern part of India. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is as dynamic as it is immersed in tradition. People often visit Chennai via Chennai bus with their families and friends for famous temples and monuments. You can easily book a bus to Chennai with the MakeMyTrip app and website.
Bus, as a mode of travel, is easy and convenient. You can visit the nearby temples and monuments by booking a bus from Chennai. Chennai is well connected with the southern parts of the country. Once you book a bus to Chennai with MakeMyTrip, buses ensure that you have a memorable traveling experience.
Taking a Bus to Chennai
You can check the availability of buses with the MakeMyTrip app and website. Chennai is easily accessible by bus. Online bus booking to Chennai is the best option when booking a bus to Chennai. You can scroll through the variety of buses with different timings. MakeMyTrip provides a safe and hassle-free online bus booking experience. It gives complete disclosure of the bus type.
Once you have booked the bus, you also get the driver’s details and the details of the bus, so that you can easily locate the bus by contacting the driver. MakeMyTrip ensures that booking details of your Chennai bus always remain transparent with the customer.
Bus Routes to Chennai
A city with such a heritage and culture is a must-visit for all travelers. Southern parts of the country connect easily with Chennai via road. You can check the timings and type of buses that run to Chennai. To explore this traditionally rich city, you can also book a bus from Chennai. Online bus booking in advance will save you a lot of time. You do not have to physically visit anywhere in order to book a bus to Chennai and you can book a bus to Chennai within the comfort of your home.
Book Chennai Bus Tickets
There are a lot of private and government bus operators. Chennai bus ticket price starts from as low as INR 100 per person. Chennai bus ticket price also depends on various factors such as the number of seats booked, type of bus chosen, departure station, and date of the journey. Luxury buses and sleeper category buses usually cost more than regular seater buses.
Book bus Online with MakeMyTrip
You can book a bus to Chennai on MakeMyTrip. All you need to do is enter the details of your journey and select a Chennai bus that fits your requirements and budget. You can also select your preferred seat and confirm your pick-up and drop-off locations. Once done, you only need to make the online payment. In case you face any issues related to bus tickets booking, you can always bank on the customer service of MakeMyTrip to resolve your issues related to Chennai Bus.
It is highly recommended that before you make the final payment of your Chennai bus, always double-check your travel details. Make sure that you have entered the correct date and time of your journey for your Chennai Bus. This is important because the availability of Chennai buses depends a lot on these details of the journey. So, be absolutely sure about these details and then only proceed to make the payment and confirm the Chennai bus ticket booking.
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- Chennai Bus ScheduleChennai Bus RoutesYou can check all our offerings for your travel to Chennai.
FAQ - Kodaikanal to Chennai Bus Ticket Booking
How do I book Kodaikanal to Chennai bus tickets on MakeMyTrip?
To book from Kodaikanal to Chennai, open MakeMyTrip → Buses, choose Date, compare buses by fare, timing, and ratings, pick a seat, enter traveller details, and pay. Your e‑ticket is sent instantly via SMS/email.
Can I cancel or reschedule my Kodaikanal to Chennai bus ticket?
Go to My Trips → Your booking, choose Cancel or Reschedule. Fees and refund depend on the operator’s cancellation window and policy for your bus. Refunds are initiated to the original payment method.
Does MakeMyTrip offer discounts on Kodaikanal to Chennai bus bookings?
Yes. Check Offers during checkout and apply a coupon if available. Savings vary by date, operator, and seat type.
What payment methods are accepted for bus tickets?
You can pay via UPI, credit/debit cards, net‑banking, and wallets. EMI and BNPL may appear for eligible users. All payments are encrypted and secure.
Is GST invoice available for corporate or business travel?
Yes. Add your GSTIN, company name, and address on the traveller details page. After confirmation, download the GST invoice from My Trips.
How do I track my bus in real-time?
After booking, go to My Trips → Track Bus to view live GPS, ETA, and route updates. Tracking appears once the operator shares live location.
Does MakeMyTrip support e-tickets or do I need a printed ticket?
Your e‑ticket on the app/SMS/email is valid for boarding. Carry a valid ID. A printout is not required unless the operator asks.
Does MakeMyTrip offer 24x7 customer support for bus bookings?
Yes. Use Help → Bus Bookings in the app/website for chat/call/email support, available 24×7.
Are pets allowed on buses booked through MakeMyTrip?
Most operators do not allow pets. Policies vary; check the Operator Policy on the bus details page or contact the operator before booking.
What is the lowest fare from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
Fares on Kodaikanal→Chennai start around Rs. 799 (subject to change). Use Sort → Price (Low to High) and apply Offers for best prices.
What is the highest fare from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
Premium services on this route can go up to Rs. 3000. These usually include AC sleepers, premium brands, or last‑minute seats.
How many buses operate daily between Kodaikanal and Chennai?
About 13 buses run daily between Kodaikanal and Chennai. Frequency increases on weekends and peak seasons.
What is the average travel time from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
Average travel time is around 11h 11m. Actual duration depends on traffic, route, and rest stops.
When is the first bus from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
The first bus from Kodaikanal usually departs around 06:15 PM. Exact timings vary by day and operator; check the schedule for your date.
When is the last bus from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
The last bus to Chennai typically departs around 08:00 PM. Timings can change on weekends/holidays.
Which operators run AC buses between Kodaikanal and Chennai?
Yes. Many operators run AC coaches on this route. Use Filters → AC to view AC‑only buses.
Are Volvo buses available from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
Yes, Volvo buses operate on this route. Filter by Bus Type → Volvo to see timings and fares.
Which operator provides the cheapest fare from Kodaikanal to Chennai?
The cheapest current option is typically offered by Travel Inn at about Rs. 799. Prices change with demand; check the listing for the latest.
Are sleeper coaches available on Kodaikanal to Chennai buses?
Yes, sleeper and semi‑sleeper coaches are available. Use Seat Type → Sleeper/Semi‑Sleeper filters to find them.
Are sleeper coaches available for overnight travel?
Yes, sleeper and semi‑sleeper coaches are available. Use Seat Type → Sleeper/Semi‑Sleeper filters to find them.
Are there buses with onboard entertainment?
Amenities vary by bus. Common ones include AC, charging points, reading lights, blankets, GPS tracking. Some premium coaches provide onboard entertainment/Wi‑Fi. See Amenities on the details page.
Are luxury/premium buses available with extra comfort?
Yes, premium coaches (e.g., Volvo/Mercedes) are available on many departures. Filter by Bus Type → Volvo/Mercedes to view options.
Are there seasonal offers for leisure travelers?
Yes. Check Offers during checkout and apply a coupon if available. Savings vary by date, operator, and seat type.