Chennai to Kodaikanal Trains

Train Name	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Starting Ticket Price
BKN MDU SF EXP (22632)	10:00	17:14	07 hrs 14 mins	₹790
MAS NCJ SF EXP (12689)	19:00	04:53	09 hrs 53 mins	₹380
HWH CAPE SF EXP (12665)	21:05	03:42	06 hrs 37 mins	₹295
KASHI TAMIL EXP (16368)	03:30	14:42	11 hrs 12 mins	₹335
MS NCJ SF EXP (12667)	19:30	01:32	06 hrs 02 mins	-
LTT MADURAI EXP (22101)	11:00	16:55	05 hrs 55 mins	₹270
TBM NCJ SF SPL (06011)	15:30	00:08	08 hrs 38 mins	₹415
TBM PTJ SPL (06185)	17:05	03:45	10 hrs 40 mins	₹385

Chennai to Kodaikanal Train Information

Distance	458 kms
Duration	07h 11m
Trains During Day	13
Trains At Night	16

Daily Trains from Chennai to Kodaikanal

There are 10 trains running daily from Chennai to Kodaikanal. Below is a list of trains running daily from Chennai to Kodaikanal.

Train Name	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Cheapest Ticket Price
PANDIAN SF EXP (12637)	21:40	04:13	06 hrs 33 mins	₹305
MS GURUVAYUR EXP (16127)	10:20	17:42	07 hrs 22 mins	₹165
NELLAI SF EXP (12631)	20:40	03:29	06 hrs 49 mins	₹315
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12633)	17:20	23:37	06 hrs 17 mins	₹295
VAIGAI SF EXP (12635)	13:45	20:35	06 hrs 50 mins	₹185
POTHIGAI SF EXP (12661)	20:10	02:37	06 hrs 27 mins	₹295
PEARL CITY EXP (12693)	19:30	02:07	06 hrs 37 mins	₹295
MS QLN EXPRESS (16101)	17:00	23:02	06 hrs 02 mins	₹265
MS TCN SF EXP (20605)	16:00	01:02	09 hrs 02 mins	₹325
ANANTAPURI EXP (20635)	19:50	02:17	06 hrs 27 mins	₹295

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Chennai to Kodaikanal Train Overview

Are you looking for Chennai to Kodaikanal trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Chennai to Kodaikanal.

Chennai to Kodaikanal Distance	458 kms
Chennai to Kodaikanal Duration	07h 11m
Total number of trains running from Chennai to Kodaikanal	29
Number of trains running daily from Chennai to Kodaikanal	10
Number of trains running weekly from Chennai to Kodaikanal	8
Fastest train from Chennai to Kodaikanal	MS NCJ VB EXP (20627)
Cheapest train from Chennai to Kodaikanal	16127 (MS GURUVAYUR EXP)
Departure timing of the first train from Chennai	03:30
Departure timing of the last train from Chennai	22:30
First train from Chennai to Kodaikanal	KASHI TAMIL EXP,(16368)
Last train from Chennai to Kodaikanal	MAS BDNK SF EXP (20601)
Number of Major railway stations in Chennai	16
Number of Major railway stations in Kodaikanal	1

Chennai to Kodaikanal Train Timings

The first train running from Chennai to Kodaikanal is at 03:30, while the last train is at 22:30. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Chennai to Kodaikanal route.

Chennai to Kodaikanal Distance

The distance between Chennai and Kodaikanal is about 458 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 07h 11m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train.

Chennai to Kodaikanal Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Chennai to Kodaikanal is ₹380.0, while the maximum ticket price from Chennai to Kodaikanal is ₹1400.0. The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose.

Major Railway Stations in Chennai and Kodaikanal

The major railway stations in Chennai are as follows:

The major railway stations in Kodaikanal are as follows:

Kodaikanal Road (KQN)

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FAQs

How many trains run from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

There are 29 trains that run from Chennai to Kodaikanal route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance. You can find the list of available trains when you enter the travel date while looking to book a train from Chennai to Kodaikanal.

How can I book a train from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

You can make an online train ticket booking from Chennai to Kodaikanal by entering the travel details like source, destination, and date of travel. From the list of available trains on the mentioned date, you can choose the most suitable one and check the seat availability. After this, you can continue to pay and wait to receive your train booking confirmation.

How many days in advance can I make a railway reservation?

Advance railway reservation generally opens 120 days before the date of journey. This excludes the date of the journey. So, you can start checking the seat availability during the period of 120 days and make a booking in advance.

What is the maximum number of passengers I can reserve the seats for in a single train ticket booking from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

A maximum of 6 seats can be booked in a single train ticket booking. Also, 2 children who are below 5 years of age are allowed with the ticket, but tickets will not be generated for them. Therefore, if you are booking a Tatkal ticket from Chennai to Kodaikanal, you can reserve seats for a maximum of 4 passengers.

Which documents are required for online railway reservation from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

When making a railway ticket booking, you do not require any special travel documents and only need to fill up the details required. However, during the train journey, you will need to carry valid ID proof such as Aadhar, Voter ID, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport etc..