There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thrissur
best- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
15h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
15h 52m₹490–3,788Drive 516 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaramcar 516 km
7h 56m₹5,829–8,420Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Chidambaramtaxi 516 km
7h 56m₹10,000–13,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 57m₹6,013–11,950Bus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
16h 4mTrain to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 8m₹7,741–17,080
Alappuzha to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
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 drive which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alapuzzha and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
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 598 km. The road distance is 516 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Thrissur which takes 15h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 15h 32m to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alapuzzha 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 via Thrissur which takes 15h 32m 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 Alapuzzha to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 32m. 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alapuzzha to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly 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.
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