There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Valliyurtrain 16861 / ...
9h 20m₹1,046–3,183Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
11h 44mDrive 484.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Koodankulamcar 484.7 km
7h 27m₹5,426–7,837Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Koodankulamtaxi 484.7 km
7h 27m₹10,000–13,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Koodankulamtaxi
8h 15m₹9,988–19,977Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Nagercoilbus
12h 37m₹1,416–2,218
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,300 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Thanjavur and Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Valliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Koodankulam is 538 km. The road distance is 484.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Valliyur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Koodankulam via Thanjavur, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Apple 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
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- 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
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–950
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Koodankulam is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Chidambaram to Koodankulam.
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