There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Rajapalayam
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Shenkottaibus
11h 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Sengottaitrain 16847 / ...
11h 50m₹390–3,024Drive 436 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sengottaicar 436 km
6h 42m₹4,902–7,081Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sengottaitaxi 436 km
6h 42m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly to Trivandrum, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the taxi from Trivandrum (TRV) to Sengottaitaxi
7h 54m₹8,188–14,777Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottaibus
13h 30m₹421–1,043Train, fly to Tuticorin Airport
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Sengottaitrain
9h 40m₹8,418–20,677
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Shenkottai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sengottai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sengottai is 435 km. The road distance is 436 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai without a car is to bus via Rajapalayam which takes 11h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sengottai bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sengottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai is to bus via Rajapalayam which takes 11h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sengottai, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Shenkottai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Rajapalayam in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Sengottai once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tirunelveli to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Rajapalayam to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–12,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Sengottai bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sengottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sengottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sengottai is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Chidambaram to Sengottai.
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