The route from Kodaikanal to Vijayawada covers approximately 850 km. You must descend the ghats to Dindigul Junction, which serves as the primary rail gateway. From there, multiple express trains run north towards Vijayawada, a major hub on the Chennai-Howrah line. The journey takes roughly 15 to 18 hours by train.
Total Distance: 850 km by road, 700 km air distance.
Direct trains are available from Dindigul.
October to March to avoid the intense summer heat of Vijayawada.