There are 8 ways to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
best- Take the taxi from Chengannūr 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 40m₹8,017–15,085Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
15h 16m₹444–3,469Bus
- Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
13h 43m₹534–2,126Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Chengannur to Madurai Jntrain 16328
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
15h 3m₹448–3,427Drive 490.1 km
- Drive from Chengannūr to Chidambaramcar 490.1 km
7h 34m₹5,486–7,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengannūr to Chidambaramtaxi 490.1 km
7h 34m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trivandrum, fly, 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
11h 31m₹7,733–19,016Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Thiruvalla to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
15h 54m
Chengannūr to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 13h 43m.
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 via Kottarakara and Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengannūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Chidambaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Chengannūr and Chidambaram is 867 km. The road distance is 490.1 km.
The best way to get from Chengannūr to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 bus which takes 13h 43m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train via Madurai, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Chengannūr, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Chengannur to Chidambaram via Kottarakara and Mattuthavani in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chengannur to Chidambaram via Madurai Jn in around 15h 3m.
- 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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 Chengannur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Chengannur to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chengannur to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thiruvalla to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Coimbatore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Chengannūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Chengannūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai 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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