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How to get fromChidambaram to Kayamkulamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 06017 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kayankulamtrain train 16127
    14h 3m
    ₹475–3,656

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ernakulambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chertala to Kayamkulambus bus
    15h 9m
    ₹1,266–5,825

  3. Drive  514.1 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamcar car 514.1 km
    7h 58m
    ₹5,742–8,294

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kayamkulamtaxi taxi 514.1 km
    7h 58m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kayamkulamtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    ₹12,931–28,065

  6. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus bus
    17h 3m
    ₹521–3,063

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kayamkulamtaxi taxi
    8h 23m
    ₹8,088–15,177

  8. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane PNY - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus bus
    12h 33m
    ₹13,144–32,830

  9. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kayamkulambus bus
    9h 29m
    ₹6,801–17,442

Chidambaram to Kayamkulam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 3m

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.

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