There are 10 ways to get from Kannur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Kannur to Salem Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
13h 55m₹453–3,485Bus 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₹6,395–9,237Taxi
- 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 56m₹14,543–28,768Bus
- 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 11mTrain
- Take the train from Kannur to Villupuram Jntrain 16160 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06689 / ...
18h 38m₹494–3,838Fly 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
8h 56m₹12,573–24,978Fly 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
7h 40m₹8,693–17,428Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kannur to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 13m₹6,529–14,238
Kannur to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹18,000.
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 Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Kannur and Chidambaram is 658 km. The road distance is 568.8 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Salem which takes 13h 55m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 13h 55m 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 Salem which takes 13h 55m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,500. 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 Salem Jn in around 13h 55m. 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
- ₹6,500–33,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–26,000
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
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–14,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- 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 Kannur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Kannur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
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 Salem Jn 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 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.














