There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam 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 Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kulitthuraitrain 06116
10h 29m₹426–3,318Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Marthandambus
13h₹430–950Drive 528.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Marthandamcar 528.7 km
7h 58m₹5,926–8,560Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Marthandamtaxi 528.7 km
7h 58m₹11,000–14,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
8h 55m₹6,448–15,487Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
10h 53m₹9,825–19,066Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Standbus
11h 49m₹12,791–30,875Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kulitthuraitrain
10h 59m₹8,338–19,577
Chidambaram to Marthandam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam is to bus which costs ₹430 - ₹950 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Marthandam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Marthandam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kulitthurai via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Marthandam is 575 km. The road distance is 528.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam without a car is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Marthandam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Marthandam is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹430 - ₹950 and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Marthandam, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Kulitthurai via Thanjavur in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chidambaram to Marthandam once daily. Tickets cost ₹430–950 and the journey takes 13h.
- 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
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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 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 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 Maniyachchi Jn to Kulitthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass to FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Marthandam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Marthandam station.
Chidambaram to Marthandam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Marthandam is 529 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Chidambaram to Marthandam.
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