There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thiruvallabus
11h 30m₹1,501–6,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jntrain 11017 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruvallatrain 16362
15h 57m₹444–3,431Drive 487.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thiruvallacar 487.3 km
7h 37m₹5,494–7,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thiruvallataxi 487.3 km
7h 37m₹8,000–10,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruvallatrain
10h 51m₹5,959–13,097Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruvallatrain 16327
16h 36m₹452–3,483Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Thiruvallabus
16h 55mTrain to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Tiruvallatrain
11h 34m₹5,488–11,537Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Tiruvallatrain
12h 32m₹5,898–11,867Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Tiruvallatrain
13h 37m₹8,891–17,714
Chidambaram to Thiruvalla by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla is to train via Madurai which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla is to drive which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Thiruvalla via Pondicherry Bus stand, Tindivanam Bypass and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tiruvalla via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Thiruvalla is 717 km. The road distance is 487.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 11h 30m to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Thiruvalla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Thiruvalla train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 57m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thiruvalla, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla via Pondicherry Bus stand, Tindivanam Bypass, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Tiruvalla via Thiruvarur Jn in around 15h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Aluva to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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 Podanur Jn to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palani to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Thiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Thiruvalla bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Thiruvalla train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Thiruvalla is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Chidambaram to Thiruvalla.
There are 176+ hotels available in Thiruvalla.


















