Bus Hire in Kodaikanal: Tourist Bus, Mini Bus and Tempo Traveller on Rent

Kodaikanal is a hill station reached from Madurai, Palani and Dindigul by ghat roads. The nearest airport is Madurai and the nearest railway station, Kodai Road, is in the plains, so most visitors rely on a cab for the whole transfer and for sightseeing on the hill.

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Where groups travel from Kodaikanal

DestinationDistanceDriving timeGood to know
Kodaikanal to Maduraiabout 95 kmabout 2 hoursA ghat road through Batlagundu; foggy in winter mornings and in the monsoon.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Madurai Airportabout 100 kmabout 2 hoursA common airport transfer; allow extra time for the ghat road.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Palaniabout 30 kmabout 30 minA scenic ghat road; traffic increases around Thaipusam.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Dindigulabout 70 kmabout 1.5 hoursA short run back to the plains.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Munnarabout 60 kmabout 1 hourThrough Theni and Bodimettu; a long day.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Trichyabout 185 kmabout 3.5 hoursThrough Dindigul on the national highway.Get a price
Kodaikanal to Coimbatoreabout 130 kmabout 2.5 hoursThrough Palani and Udumalpet; a full-day route.Get a price

Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.

Choose the size for your group

12 to 17 seats

Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.

21 to 26 seats

Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.

35 to 45 seats

Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.

AC or non-AC

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Bus hire for groups in Kodaikanal

Wedding and function

Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.

School and college tours

A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.

Pilgrim groups

Temple and church tours that cover several towns.

Corporate outings

Office trips and team days out.

See before you ask

Photos, seats, amenities and the operator terms are on each bus page where the operator has added them.

Ask for a price

Send the trip details and the operator replies with a price.

Serving the whole city, including Kodai Road (in the plains); Kodaikanal Bus Stand bus stands.

When groups hire a bus in Kodaikanal

  • Tempo traveller on rent for family trips and school tours
  • Tourist bus for college groups in summer
  • Wedding guests travelling from the plains to Kodaikanal venues
  • Office outings around Berijam and Silver Cascade

Places people go from Kodaikanal

  • Kodaikanal Lake
  • Coaker's Walk
  • Pillar Rocks
  • Guna Caves
  • Bryant Park
  • Berijam Lake (forest department permission needed)
  • Silver Cascade
  • Dolphin's Nose

Why book with Oray in Kodaikanal

Fares shown first

Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.

Checked drivers

A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.

Track and share

Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.

Pay your way

Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.

Help any hour

Booking and support run 24x7.

How it works

  1. Enter the places, dates and number of people
  2. See buses with seats, photos and amenities
  3. Ask for a price or book where the price is shown
  4. The operator confirms your trip

Questions about bus hire in Kodaikanal

Can I hire a tempo traveller in Kodaikanal for sightseeing?

Yes. Search with your dates and passenger count to see buses available.

Can big buses go up to Kodaikanal?

Smaller buses and tempo travellers are the usual choice on the narrow hill road. Share your group size when you search.

What is price on request?

It means the operator will quote for your trip. Send your details to get a price.

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