There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
10h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Kanyakumaritrain 16368 / ...
11h 8m₹310–2,400Drive 504.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kanyakumaricar 504.7 km
7h 33m₹5,684–8,210Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kanyakumaritaxi 504.7 km
7h 33m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
11hBus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadubus
12h 25m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kanyakumari. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kanyakumari is 506 km. The road distance is 504.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 8m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kanyakumari, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 8m.
- 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 Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kanyakumari bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kanyakumari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kanyakumari is 505 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Chidambaram to Kanyakumari.
There are 133+ hotels available in Kanyakumari.