There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Coimbatore Jntrain 12083
10h 55m₹1,280–4,774Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 12671
12h 34m₹1,164–3,872Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
11h 29mDrive 369.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kotagiricar 369.4 km
5h 14m₹4,165–6,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kotagiritaxi 369.4 km
5h 14m₹9,000–11,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
7h 25m₹6,988–11,877Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
12h 26m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri is to train via Salem which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Mayiladuturai J and Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kotagiri is 464 km. The road distance is 369.4 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kotagiri bus services, operated by A1 Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kotagiri is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Coimbatore Jn 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, A1 Travels operates a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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 Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- 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 Salem Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–11,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kotagiri bus services, operated by A1 Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kotagiri is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Chidambaram to Kotagiri.
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