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There are 9 ways to get from Chidambaram to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain train
    8h 28m
    ₹475–3,656

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Erode Jntrain train 16231
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Palakkadtrain train 12601 / ...
    9h 33m
    ₹367–2,946

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 31m

  4. Drive  388.5 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Palakkadcar car 388.5 km
    5h 23m
    ₹3,801–5,490

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Palakkadtaxi taxi 388.5 km
    5h 23m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Palakkadtaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    ₹7,688–14,777

  7. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    11h 46m

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    8h 51m
    ₹5,468–12,567

  9. Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane PNY - CJB
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Palakkad - Bypassbus bus
    12h 50m
    ₹9,811–20,955

Chidambaram to Palakkad by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Palakkad, India?

You can take a train from Chidambaram to Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Palakkad via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 10h 31m.

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