There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
13h 29m₹449–3,410Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus
15h 4mDrive 485.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kottayamcar 485.6 km
7h 31m₹5,472–7,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kottayamtaxi 485.6 km
7h 31m₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
10h 26m₹5,978–11,937Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain 11017 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16362 / ...
16h 12m₹454–3,531Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kottayambus
16h 20mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
11h 1m₹6,469–14,697Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
12h 28m₹6,881–17,614Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
11h 30m₹6,858–13,387
Chidambaram to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kottayam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kottayam is 638 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 13h 29m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kottayam bus services, operated by A1 Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which takes 13h 29m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 15h 4m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- A1 Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kottayam bus services, operated by A1 Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kottayam is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Chidambaram to Kottayam.
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