There are 10 ways to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Changanaseri to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
14h 40m₹447–3,542Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Changanassery to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
15h 17mDrive 488.2 km
- Drive from Changanassery to Chidambaramcar 488.2 km
7h 32m₹5,504–7,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changanassery to Chidambaramtaxi 488.2 km
7h 32m₹8,000–10,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 46m₹5,482–11,496Train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
15h 35m₹451–3,516Bus
- Take the bus from Changanassery to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
16h 15mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
14h 3m₹5,831–11,858Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 23m₹7,239–15,563Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Changanaseri to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
12h 48m₹8,892–17,646
Changanassery to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Changanassery to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Changanassery and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Changanassery to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Changanaseri and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Changanassery and Chidambaram is 656 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 40m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Changanassery to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Changanassery station.
Changanassery to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Changanaseri station.
The best way to get from Changanassery to Chidambaram is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 40m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 15h 17m.
What companies run services between Changanassery, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Changanaseri to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 14h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Changanassery to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 17m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Changanaseri to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Changanaseri to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Changanaseri to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Changanaseri to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Changanaseri to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Changanaseri to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Town to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Changanassery to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Changanassery to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Changanassery to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Changanassery to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changanassery to Chidambaram is 488 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Changanassery to Chidambaram.
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