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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    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 taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    ₹7,288–14,277

  2. Train via Dindigul

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jntrain train 06017 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain train 16344
    13h 29m
    ₹449–3,410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    14h 59m

  4. Drive  485.6 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kottayamcar car 485.6 km
    7h 31m
    ₹5,435–7,850

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kottayamtaxi taxi 485.6 km
    7h 31m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  6. Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    12h 1m
    ₹5,828–16,297

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus bus
    15h 45m
    ₹521–1,143

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 11017 / ...
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayamtrain train 16362 / ...
    16h 12m
    ₹454–3,531

Chidambaram to Kottayam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Chidambaram to Kottayam via Dindigul Jn in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kottayam via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 14h 59m.

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