There are 10 ways to get from Kannur to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 50m₹7,693–18,428Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16232
14h 12m₹451–3,521Train via Palakkad
- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain
12h 44m₹548–4,429Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Kannur to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
16h 13mDrive 568.8 km
- Drive from Kannur to Chidambaramcar 568.8 km
9h 17m₹5,513–7,962Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Chidambaramtaxi 568.8 km
9h 17m₹8,000–9,500Fly Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CNN - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
11h 41m₹8,543–26,768Fly Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CNN - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
10h 13m₹8,073–25,978Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kannur to Kozhikkodetrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 10m₹7,169–13,868Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
20h 10m₹782–1,621
Kannur to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Chidambaram via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Chidambaram via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Kannur and Chidambaram is 770 km. The road distance is 568.8 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kannur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kannur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Varadayini Voyages, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to train via Palakkad which takes 12h 44m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs and takes 16h 13m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kannur to Chidambaram via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn in around 12h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kannur to Chidambaram via Bengaluru in around 16h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–23,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–23,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–23,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kannur to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Kannur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Erode Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Varadayini Voyages
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Varadayini Voyages
- Website
- Arya Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Arya Travels
- Phone
- +91 97405 16768
- Website
- Kalpaka Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Kalpaka Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Ashoka Travel and Logistics
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ashoka Travel and Logistics
- Website
- SKS Tours & Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SKS Tours & Travels
- Website
- Golden Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Golden Travels
- Website
- Hilux Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Hilux Travels
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Website
- NS Transports
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NS Transports
- Website
- Blue Lagoon Holidays
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Blue Lagoon Holidays
- Website
- Ashoka Travel Agency
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ashoka Travel Agency
- Website
- MMK Travels
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- MMK Travels
- Website
- Global Transport
Bus from Kannur to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Global Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Deccan Connect
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Deccan Connect
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dreamz bus travels and travel
- Website
- Loyal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Loyal Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kannur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Varadayini Voyages, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Kannur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Chidambaram is 569 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Kannur to Chidambaram.
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