How to reach Coimbatore

Coimbatore, the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu after Chennai, has been attracting visitors from across the globe owing to its age-old temples. The city is easily reachable via all modes of transportation, namely air, road and rail. Coimbatore Airport, located at Peelamedu, about 11 km from city centre, links the destination with rest of world. Those travelling by train can book their tickets up to Coimbatore Junction railway station, which is well connected with all prime Indian cities. One can also reach Coimbatore by road from neighbouring cities and town by taking roadways and state operated buses.

By air: Coimbatore International Airport, 11 km away from the city centre, is connected with prime Indian cities by an excellent network of flights. Regular flight services are offered by the major airlines like Air Costa, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Jet Airways for prime Indian cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Tirupati and Vijayawada, among others. Besides, Air Arabia and Silk Airways operate flights for Sharjah and Singapore. Travellers can take a prepaid taxi or avail local bus services to reach their destination.

By road:
One of the most expedient and pocket-friendly ways of travelling to Coimbatore is by road, if you are travelling from cities like Trivandrum (380 km), Cochin (190 km) and Chennai (505 km). There are several Tamil Nadu and Kerala state and private run buses operating from these and other important cities and towns. Travellers can choose from luxurious Volvo to budget-friendly ordinary buses, depending on their requirement. Ooty, a scenic hill station and a prime tourist attraction in south India, is just 85 km away from Coimbatore. It takes only 3 hours drive to cover this distance via NH 67 and NH 209 routes.
By rail:
Coimbatore Junction railway station is the main railhead serving the city and connecting it to all the major Indian cities and towns. Several prominent trains pass through from this city, including Trivandrum-Nizamuddin Express, Kongu Express (Delhi bound), Kanyakumari Bangalore Express, Cheran SF Express and Kovai Express, to list a few. From outside the station, travellers can hire taxis or buses to reach anywhere in the city.