There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
6h 27m₹6,758–15,877Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
13h 30m₹490–3,210Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkaratrain 06116
11h 16m₹836–3,808Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kovalam, Kerala
12h 15mDrive 545.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kovalamcar 545.9 km
8h 26m₹6,229–8,997Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kovalamtaxi 545.9 km
8h 26m₹9,500–12,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
8h 26m₹10,135–20,456Bus to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
9h 22m₹13,101–31,265Train, bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Varkalatrain
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kovalambus
14h 59m₹625–3,706Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovalambus FlixBus IN5530
15h₹701–2,263
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam is to train and bus which costs ₹490 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kovalam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Neyyattinkara via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kovalam is 853 km. The road distance is 545.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kovalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kovalam, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Kovalam via Thanjavur and Neyyattinkara in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kovalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kovalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kovalam is 546 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Chidambaram to Kovalam.
There are 807+ hotels available in Kovalam.






