There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus
13h 37mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kayankulamtrain 16127
14h 3m₹475–3,656Drive 514.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamcar 514.1 km
7h 58m₹5,866–8,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamtaxi 514.1 km
7h 58m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, 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 Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani to Kayamkulambus
16h 25mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- 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₹5,998–13,037Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- 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₹5,848–17,397Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- 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₹8,888–20,977Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kayankulamtrain
13h 6m₹6,901–17,714
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kayamkulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
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 639 km. The road distance is 514.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 37m to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 bus which takes 13h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kayamkulam, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kayamkulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kesavadasapuram, and Kaniyapuram in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kayankulam via Tiruchchirapali in around 14h 3m.
- 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
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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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