There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai 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 Sengottaitrain 20683
10h 47m₹579–2,658Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottaibus
13h 30m₹421–1,043Drive 436.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sengottaicar 436.1 km
6h 42m₹4,226–6,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sengottaitaxi 436.1 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 55m₹8,688–17,277Train, 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 Tuti Melur to Sengottaitrain
10h 48m₹8,808–18,557
Chidambaram to Sengottai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Shenkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sengottai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sengottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sengottai is 549 km. The road distance is 436.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sengottai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Sengottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sengottai is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sengottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Sengottai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Shenkottai via Mattuthavani and Madurai Mattuthavani in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 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 Tuti Melur to Sengottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Shenkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Sengottai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani 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.
There are 46+ hotels available in Sengottai.