There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Aluva by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
11h 45m₹1,141–3,665Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aluvatrain 16187 / ...
13h 54m₹425–3,256Train via Tiruppur
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppurtrain 12083
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Aluvatrain 16315 / ...
12h 40m₹530–4,124Drive 473 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Aluvacar 473 km
7h 29m₹5,295–7,648Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Aluvataxi 473 km
7h 29m₹9,500–12,000Bus to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
8h 20m₹10,681–25,365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatorebus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluvatrain 12623 / ...
13h 7mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
6h 35m₹5,838–12,477Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
8h 13m₹7,215–17,556
Chidambaram to Aluva by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Aluva is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Aluva is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Aluva via Pondicherry Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Aluva. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Aluva via Mayiladuturai J and Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Aluva is 598 km. The road distance is 473 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Aluva without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Chidambaram to Aluva, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Aluva bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Aluva is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruppur, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Aluva, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Aluva via Pondicherry Bus Stand in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Aluva via Mayiladuturai J and Tiruppur in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
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 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Tiruppur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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
- 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 Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Aluva bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Aluva train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Aluva is 473 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Chidambaram to Aluva.
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