There are 11 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 Thiruvarur Jntrain 11017 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16362
15h 22m₹434–3,431Drive 514.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamcar 514.1 km
7h 58m₹5,783–8,353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamtaxi 514.1 km
7h 58m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulamtrain
9h 59m₹5,949–13,097Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kayankulamtrain 16127
15h 40m₹475–3,656Bus 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 4m₹5,498–11,537Train 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 Podanur Jn to Kayankulamtrain
13h 1m₹5,898–11,967Train 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 7m₹8,901–17,714Train 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
14h 40m₹8,388–20,977
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 22m.
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 Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
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 Pkr 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 ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 22m.
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 Thiruvarur Jn in around 15h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
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
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Aluva to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
Train from Podanur Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn 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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