How to Reach Thekkady
Madurai is the nearest airport to Thekkady (140 km), but the nearest international airport is Kochi International Airport also known as Nedumbassery International Airport. Located at a distance of 190 km, Kochi Airport is well connected to all major cities of India and some cities abroad. Those who arrive by air can either avail taxi services (about 4000 INR) or take buses from the airport to reach Thekkady.
The closest railway station to Thekkady is located in Kottayam (about 120 km). Regular trains are available from Kottayam railway station to all major cities in India such as Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram and New Delhi. Taxis services are available from Kottayam to Thekkedy at a rate of approximately 2500-3000 INR. Buses are also available, which are more economic.
Nearest Railway Station to Thekkady
| Kottayam |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochuveli gr (12257) |
9:00 PM Yesvantpur jn (YPR) |
9:25 AM Kottayam (KTYM) |
SUN, TUE, THU |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trivandrum exp (12695) |
3:25 PM Chennai central (MAS) |
4:05 AM Kottayam (KTYM) |
All days |
Thekkady is well connected by road to some of the major cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs regular bus services from Kochi, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram to Thekkady. Plenty of tour packages are also available to Thekkedy, it being one the major tourist destinations.