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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Dindigul

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    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

  2. Bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus bus
    15h 4m

  3. Drive  485.6 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kottayamcar car 485.6 km
    7h 31m
    ₹5,477–7,911

  4. Taxi

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

  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 Kottayamtrain train
    10h 26m
    ₹5,478–12,937

  6. 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

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus bus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Palani to Kottayambus bus
    16h 20m

  8. 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

  9. Train, fly to Trivandrum

    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 train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 6m
    ₹6,469–16,697

Chidambaram to Kottayam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 29m

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, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Thrissur, Kerala in around 15h 4m.

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