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How to get fromChidambaram to Kottarakkaraby train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara by train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain train 16752 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kottarakarabus bus
    10h 9m
    ₹913–3,543

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train 16368 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chengannurtrain train 16344
    15h 56m
    ₹504–3,630

  3. Train, fly to Trivandrum, bus

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottarakarabus bus
    9h 53m
    ₹5,874–12,047

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus bus
    13h 46m

  5. Train, fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Chengannurtrain train
    12h 31m
    ₹5,533–11,657

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,803Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kottarakkara, India?

You can take a train from Chidambaram to Kottakarra via Dindigul Jn, Chengannur, and Chengannur in around 15h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kottakkara via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 13h 46m.

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