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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kochi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus Chidambaram - Puducherry
    2. Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus Stand to Aluvabus bus
    12h 45m
    ₹1,464–4,120

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 06017 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16187 / ...
    15h 24m
    ₹745–3,736

  3. Train via Tiruppur

    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruppurtrain train 12083
    2. Take the train from Tiruppur to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16315 / ...
    13h 27m
    ₹850–4,604

  4. Drive  487.1 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kochicar car 487.1 km
    7h 49m
    ₹5,558–8,028

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kochitaxi taxi 487.1 km
    7h 49m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane PNY - COK
    10h 28m
    ₹10,546–24,165

  7. Bus via Palani

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Angamalybus bus
    15h 51m

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport

    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
    8h 39m
    ₹5,703–12,277

  9. Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane SXV - COK
    10h 42m
    ₹7,106–16,954

  10. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    11h 33m
    ₹6,118–16,477

Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹9,581Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 624.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kochi, India?

You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kochi via Pondicherry Bus Stand, Aluva, and Ernakulam in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kochi via Mayiladuturai J, Tiruppur, and Ernakulam Jn in around 13h 27m.

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