There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683
10h 8m₹656–2,726Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Courtallambus
11h 41m₹601–1,663Bus via Srivilliputhur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Courtallambus
10h 47mDrive 435.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Courtallamcar 435.3 km
6h 42m₹4,941–7,137Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Courtallamtaxi 435.3 km
6h 42m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jntrain
10h 19m₹8,388–20,647
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Courtallam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Srivilliputhur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Courtallam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tenkasi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Courtallam is 544 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Courtallam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Courtallam is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Srivilliputhur, which costs and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Courtallam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Courtallam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and Srivilliputhur in around 10h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Tuti Melur to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Courtallam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Courtallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tenkasi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Courtallam is 435 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Chidambaram to Courtallam.
There are 61+ hotels available in Courtallam.