There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Srivilliputturtrain 16847
8h 35m₹610–3,134Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Srivilliputhurbus
10h 12m₹731–1,633Drive 336.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Krishnankoilcar 336.1 km
5h 15m₹3,763–5,435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Krishnankoiltaxi 336.1 km
5h 15m₹4,900–6,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Krishnankoiltaxi
7h 23m₹6,288–11,477
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Srivilliputhur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Srivilliputtur via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Krishnankoil is 409 km. The road distance is 336.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Krishnankoil bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Krishnankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Krishnankoil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Srivilliputtur once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil via Madurai and Srivilliputhur in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Srivilliputtur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Srivilliputhur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–600
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Krishnankoil bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Chidambaram to Krishnankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Srivilliputtur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Krishnankoil is 336 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Chidambaram to Krishnankoil.
There are 13+ hotels available in Krishnankoil.