There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 7m₹7,269–14,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
15h 52m₹490–3,788Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode GH to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
12h 45mDrive 516 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaramcar 516 km
7h 56m₹5,789–8,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Chidambaramtaxi 516 km
7h 56m₹10,000–13,000Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
14h 59m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chidambaram via Erode GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Chidambaram is 829 km. The road distance is 516 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 12h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 52m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram via Erode and Erode GH in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali in around 15h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Erode GH to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Erode GH to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Erode GH to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Tiruttani Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tiruttani Travels
- Website
- Metrolink Tours and Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Metrolink Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Erode station.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Chidambaram is 516 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaram.
There are 65+ hotels available in Chidambaram.



















