There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rajapalayamtrain 16847
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
11h 28m₹3,360–6,524Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
13h 14m₹551–1,213Drive 384.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thekkadycar 384.1 km
5h 57m₹4,305–6,218Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thekkadytaxi 384.1 km
5h 57m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Thekkadytaxi
8h 35m₹8,588–15,777
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,300 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kumily via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Thekkady is 544 km. The road distance is 384.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady without a car is to train and taxi which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Thekkady bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Thekkady is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Chidambaram to Thekkady.
There are 300+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thekkady via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Kumily in around 13h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–11,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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