There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kottarakarabus
12h 50m₹481–1,963Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jntrain 20683
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kottakkarabus
13h 52m₹396–2,476Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakaratrain 16101 / ...
13h 29m₹548–3,677Drive 502 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kottarakkaracar 502 km
7h 46m₹5,627–8,128Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kottarakkarataxi 502 km
7h 46m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus
9h 56m₹6,394–15,557Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus
15h 15m
Chidambaram to Kottarakkara by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara is to drive which takes 7h 46m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kottarakara via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kottarakara via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kottarakkara is 512 km. The road distance is 502 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kottarakkara bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,700 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kottarakkara, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kottarakara via Madurai in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara via Villupuram Jn and Kottarakara in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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
Train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- 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
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thenkasi to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- 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
Bus from Madurai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kottarakkara bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Chidambaram to Kottarakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kottarakkara is 502 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara.
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