There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus
12h 26m₹1,164–3,760Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jntrain 16187 / ...
15h 25m₹435–3,356Train via Tiruppur
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppurtrain 12083
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Ernakulam Jntrain 12677 / ...
13h 8m₹540–4,224Drive 487.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kochicar 487.1 km
7h 49m₹5,478–7,912Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kochitaxi 487.1 km
7h 49m₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, 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 33m₹5,393–10,397Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
14h 9mBus to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
10h 8m₹9,736–23,785Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
10h 35m₹8,796–16,574Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
9h 35m₹6,273–12,347
Chidambaram to Kochi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ernakulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via Mayiladuturai J and Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kochi is 621 km. The road distance is 487.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi without a car is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Chidambaram to Kochi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kochi is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train via Tiruppur, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,300 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kochi, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Ernakulam via Pondicherry Bus Stand and Aluva in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Ernakulam Jn via Mayiladuturai J and Tiruppur in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
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 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
- 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 Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruppur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 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 Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹750–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Coimbatore to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kochi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kochi is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chidambaram to Kochi.
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