There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kayankulamtrain 16127
14h 3m₹475–3,656Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kayamkulambus
15h 9m₹1,266–5,825Drive 514.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamcar 514.1 km
7h 58m₹5,763–8,324Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamtaxi 514.1 km
7h 58m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
9h 14m₹6,801–17,442Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus
17h 3m₹521–3,063Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- 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 Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
11h 3m₹5,498–13,037Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kayankulamtrain
13h 9m₹5,848–16,397Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
13h 46m₹8,388–19,977
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹500 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kayamkulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand, Vytilla Hub and Chertala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kayankulam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kayamkulam is 718 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam without a car is to train which takes 14h 3m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 14h 3m to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is to train which takes 14h 3m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 15h 9m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kayamkulam, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Kayankulam via Tiruchchirapali in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand, Ernakulam, Vytilla Hub, Cherthala, and Chertala in around 15h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
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 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 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 Aluva to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Coimbatore Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- 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 Chertala to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is 514 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam.
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