There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kerala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
12h 8m₹435–3,356Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminalbus
14h 55mDrive 535.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thiruvananthapuramcar 535.5 km
8h 15m₹6,003–8,670Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 535.5 km
8h 15m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
7h 45m₹6,309–15,397Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16366 / ...
12h 35m₹438–3,420Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Marthandambus
15h 15m₹469–1,586Train, 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
8h 31m₹5,397–11,907
Chidambaram to Kerala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kerala is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kerala is to train and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal via Thanjavur and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kerala is 613 km. The road distance is 535.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kerala without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Chidambaram to Kerala, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kerala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kerala is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 12h 8m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 14h 55m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Thiruvananthapuram Central via Tiruchchirapali in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal via Thanjavur and Madurai in around 14h 55m.
- 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
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–950
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kerala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kerala is 535 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Chidambaram to Kerala.
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