It will take approximately 9 hours journey from Chennai to Kodaiakanal either by bus or train. There are plenty of government buses and private buses to Kodaikanal from Chennai. It will take 10 to 11 hours, if you travel by car. Nearest airport is in Madurai which is 120km from Kodaikanal. So flight journey is also possible.All these transport modes can help you to get to Kodaikanal from Chennai quickly. You can book bus,train and flight tickets online for instant reservations.