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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakarabus bus
    11h 56m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tenkasi Jntrain train 20683
    2. Take the bus from Thenkasi to Kottakkarabus bus
    13h 52m
    ₹396–2,476

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train 06018 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kottarakaratrain train 16101 / ...
    13h 29m
    ₹548–3,677

  4. Drive  502 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kottarakkaracar car 502 km
    7h 46m
    ₹5,730–8,277

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kottarakkarataxi taxi 502 km
    7h 46m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. 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 56m
    ₹6,394–15,557

  7. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kottakkarabus bus
    14h 26m

  8. Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Chengannur to Kottakarrabus bus
    12h 42m
    ₹5,538–13,167

Chidambaram to Kottarakkara by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kottarakara via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and Srivilliputhur in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Kottarakkara via Villupuram Jn and Kottarakara in around 13h 29m.

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