There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Alappuzhataxi
7h 40m₹7,188–14,177Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
14h 55m₹495–3,756Bus
- 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 30m₹1,206–3,905Drive 515.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzhacar 515.3 km
8h₹5,782–8,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Alappuzhataxi 515.3 km
8h₹10,000–13,000Bus to Pondicherry, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Alappuzhataxi
10h 9m₹12,031–27,065Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to YMCA junction Alapuzhabus
15h 1m
Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
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 30m.
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 14h 55m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Alappuzha is 828 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 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 55m.
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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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 Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Vytilla Hub to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- QUBE Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- QUBE Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to YMCA junction Alapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–13,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 672+ hotels available in Alappuzha.

























