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How to get fromChidambaram to Thekkadyby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thekkady by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rajapalayamtrain train 16847
    2. Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    ₹3,360–6,524

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus bus
    13h 14m
    ₹551–1,213

  3. Bus via Thanjavur

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Maduraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dindigul to Kumilybus bus
    11h 58m

  4. Drive  384.1 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Thekkadycar car 384.1 km
    5h 57m
    ₹3,725–5,381

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thekkadytaxi taxi 384.1 km
    5h 57m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  6. Train, fly, 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 Thekkadytaxi taxi
    8h 35m
    ₹8,588–15,777

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thekkady via Thanjavur, Madurai, Dindigul, and Kumily in around 11h 58m.

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