There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Valliyurtrain 20691
9h 5m₹1,046–3,183Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kavalkinarubus
10hDrive 484.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Koodankulamcar 484.7 km
7h 27m₹5,452–7,874Taxi
- 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 19m₹9,488–20,977Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5530 / ...
13h 24m₹1,301–2,763
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200 and takes 9h 5m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kavalkinaru via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Chidambaram to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.
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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Koodankulam via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kavalkinaru in around 10h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kavalkinaru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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.
There are 133+ hotels available in Koodankulam.