How much does it cost to travel from Padalam to Kondana Caves?

From ₹2,470 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Padalam to Kondana Caves?

The fastest option takes about 9 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Padalam to Kondana Caves?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Padalam to Kondana Caves — routes, cost and how to reach

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By road: ~1,234 km
Straight line: 988 km
Cheapest: ₹2,470
Fastest: 9h
Travellers: 1

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PadalamArakkonam Jn North (AJJN)

85 km by road

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₹100–₹170

1.3h

Arakkonam Jn North (AJJN)Kurla Jn (CLA)

16351 Mumbai CST–Nagercoil Balaji Express · 3A · 1198 km

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₹2,190–₹2,550

12.4h

Kurla JnKondana Caves

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 79 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

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₹220–₹360

3.4h

Total for 1 traveller: ₹2,510–₹3,080 one way

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