There are 10 ways to get from Kannur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Palakkad
best- 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₹548–4,429Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Erode Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16232
14h 12m₹451–3,521Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
17h 27mDrive 568.8 km
- Drive from Kannur to Chidambaramcar 568.8 km
9h 17m₹6,459–9,329Taxi
- 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 46m₹8,043–27,768Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
18h 11mFly Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 50m₹8,193–18,428Fly 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
9h 23m₹8,073–18,978Train 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 15m₹7,169–14,368
Kannur to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kozhikode, Kerala, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
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 649 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 12h 44m to get from Kannur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kannur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Madhavi Travels, 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 Thrissur, which costs and takes 17h 27m.
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, Tamil Nadu via Kozhikode, Kerala, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 17h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–29,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–24,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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
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 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
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kozhikode, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kannur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Madhavi Travels, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala 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.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.






