There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottakkal by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Sengottaitrain 20683
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Kottakkaltaxi
12h 42m₹2,909–5,528Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedubus
- Take the taxi from Peerumedu to Kottakkaltaxi
14h 40m₹1,721–2,773Drive 464.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kottakkalcar 464.1 km
7h 13m₹4,493–6,490Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kottakkaltaxi 464.1 km
7h 13m₹7,500–9,500Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottakkaltaxi
8h 23m₹8,588–15,177
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottakkal is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottakkal is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kottakkal is 657 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kottakkal without a car is to train and taxi which takes 12h 42m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 12h 42m to get from Chidambaram to Kottakkal, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kottakkal is 464 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Chidambaram to Kottakkal.
There are 328+ hotels available in Kottakkal.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kottakkal, India?
There is no direct connection from Chidambaram to Kottakkal. However, you can take the train to Sengottai then take the taxi to Kottakkal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mattuthavani, take the bus to Peerumedu, then take the taxi to Kottakkal.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Peerumedu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–310
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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