The trip
Kodai Road Railway Station to Kodaikanal is about 90 km, about 2 to 2.5 hours. A Sedan for a one-day return trip (about 180 km) is around ₹3,780, with rates from ₹11 per km.
Kodai Road, at Ammaianayakanur, is the railway station closest to Kodaikanal. Book a taxi in advance and your driver is at the station when you arrive, ready to take you up the ghat road to the hill station.
Distance and time are approximate. The estimate uses our current rates and excludes tolls, parking and permits.
Price estimate
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | ₹11 | ₹3,780 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹13 | ₹4,840 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹14 | ₹5,520 |
| Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹15 | ₹6,200 |
| Tempo Traveller | 14 | ₹18 | ₹6,840 |
| 407 22 Seater | 22 | ₹19 | ₹7,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 18 Seater | 18 | ₹22 | ₹9,060 |
| Urbania Van | 17 | ₹26 | ₹11,680 |
Estimates use our current rates (day rent, driver allowance and per-km charge), last updated 29 Oct 2026. Tolls, parking and permits are extra as per actual.
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Travel tip
Trains often arrive early in the morning. Share your train name and arrival time when you book, and we will plan the pickup around it.
Questions
Kodaikanal is about 90 km from Kodai Road Railway Station by road, about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Rates start at ₹11 per km depending on the vehicle. As an example, a Sedan for a one-day return trip of about 180 km is around ₹3,780. Use the trip planner for your vehicle, days and distance. Tolls, parking and permits are extra as per actual.
Yes. Day hire covers up to 12 hours with a driver, so you can go to Kodaikanal and return the same day. For a longer stay, tell us the number of days.
Call 63809 33353, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your mobile number on the website and we will call you back to confirm the car, the driver and the price.
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