There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Vytilla Hub to Alappuzhabus
14h 20m₹1,206–3,905Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
16h 27m₹495–3,756Drive 515.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzhacar 515.3 km
8h₹5,780–8,349Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Alappuzhataxi 515.3 km
8h₹10,000–13,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
10h 3m₹5,513–11,397Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Alapuzzhabus
16h 40mTrain to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 6m₹8,916–17,574Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzhatrain
10h 41m₹5,969–13,197Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
11h 6m₹6,393–13,347
Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 8h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Alappuzha via Pondicherry Bus Stand and Vytilla Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Alappuzha is 679 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha without a car is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 14h 20m to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to bus which takes 14h 20m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Pondicherry Bus Stand, Ernakulam, and Vytilla Hub in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali in around 16h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- 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
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vytilla Hub to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Alapuzzha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Alappuzha bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Alappuzha is 515 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzha.
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