Thekkady is well connected by road. Nearest airport: Kochi (190 km). Nearest railway station: Kottayam (114 km).
By air
- Kochi (COK): 190 km, 4–5 hr drive. Most international visitors arrive here.
- Madurai (IXM): 145 km, 3.5 hr. From Tamil Nadu side.
- Trivandrum (TRV): 250 km, 6 hr.
By train
- Kottayam: 114 km, 3 hr drive. Main rail head.
- Theni (Tamil Nadu): 60 km, 1.5 hr.
By road
- Kochi: 190 km, 4–5 hr
- Munnar: 90 km, 3 hr
- Alleppey: 145 km, 4 hr
- Madurai: 145 km, 4 hr
- Trivandrum: 250 km, 6 hr
Buses
KSRTC and private operators run regular buses to Kumily from Kerala and Tamil Nadu cities.