There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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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₹6,758–13,877Train
cheapest- 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₹6,178–8,924Taxi
- 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 25m₹11,135–18,456Bus to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
9h 22m₹12,101–22,265Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kovalam, Keralabus
12h 55m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovalam is to train and fly which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
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 Pkr 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- 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
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kovalam bus services, operated by Pkr 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 811+ hotels available in Kovalam.