There are 7 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 #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
13h 14m₹551–1,213Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus
12h 16mDrive 384.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thekkadycar 384.1 km
5h 57m₹4,363–6,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thekkadytaxi 384.1 km
5h 57m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus
11h 20m₹6,068–12,777Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani to Kumilybus
12h 48m
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Madurai and Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
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 Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Thekkady bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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 315+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- 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
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
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