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There are 11 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kollam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via Thiruvananthapuram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus bus
    13h 32m

  2. Train via Madurai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain train 16368 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jntrain train 16101 / ...
    13h 55m
    ₹422–3,283

  3. Drive 530.1 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kollamcar car 530.1 km
    8h 13m
    ₹5,960–8,609

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kollamtaxi taxi 530.1 km
    8h 13m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    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 train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    9h 2m
    ₹5,939–12,897

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 11017 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kollam Jntrain train 16362
    14h 33m
    ₹424–3,231

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus bus
    16h 20m
    ₹481–1,163

  8. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane PNY - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    11h 42m
    ₹11,782–22,785

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

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    3. Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus bus
    12h 11m

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

    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 bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus bus
    11h 10m
    ₹6,378–12,387

  11. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Edapally to Kollambus bus
    11h
    ₹5,928–12,377

Chidambaram to Kollam by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kollam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 13h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kollam Jn via Madurai Jn in around 13h 55m.

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