There are 10 ways to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Chengannur to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
15h₹453–3,589Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
15h 13m₹444–3,469Bus
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
16h 32mDrive 490.1 km
- Drive from Chengannūr to Chidambaramcar 490.1 km
7h 34m₹5,529–7,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengannūr to Chidambaramtaxi 490.1 km
7h 34m₹8,000–10,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 34m₹5,988–11,543Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
16h 40mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
13h 59m₹5,837–11,904Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 20m₹7,233–15,516Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
12h 36m₹6,898–17,693
Chengannūr to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengannūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengannūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Chengannūr and Chidambaram is 673 km. The road distance is 490.1 km.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 15h and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 15h to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Chengannūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chengannur station.
Chengannūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengannur station.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram is to train via Dindigul which takes 15h and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between Chengannūr, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Chengannur to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengannur to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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 Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Chengannur to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Chengannur to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chengannur to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chengannūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Chengannūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengannūr to Chidambaram is 490 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Chengannūr to Chidambaram.
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