There are 10 ways to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
14h 31m₹432–3,375Bus
- Take the bus from Karunagapalli to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
15h 35mDrive 525.6 km
- Drive from Karunagappalli to Chidambaramcar 525.6 km
8h 3m₹5,930–8,565Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karunagappalli to Chidambaramtaxi 525.6 km
8h 3m₹8,500–11,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Karunagapalli to Kaniyapurambus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 35m₹7,194–14,613Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
15h 38m₹466–3,683Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Karunagappalli to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
17h 39mTrain to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 18m₹5,997–11,605Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Karunagappalli to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 52m₹10,239–16,120Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Karunagapalli to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
13h 20m₹6,907–17,755
Karunagappalli to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 14h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Karunagapalli and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Karunagapalli and arriving at Chidambaram via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Karunagappalli and Chidambaram is 603 km. The road distance is 525.6 km.
The best way to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 14h 31m to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Karunagappalli to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Karunagapalli station.
Karunagappalli to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karunagapalli station.
The best way to get from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram is to train which takes 14h 31m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Karunagappalli, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Karunagapalli to Chidambaram via Thiruvarur Jn in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karunagapalli to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karunagapalli to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaram
- 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 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 Karunagapalli to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Karunagapalli to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- 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 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 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 Karunagapalli to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- 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 Salem Town to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Karunagapalli to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Karunagapalli to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Karunagappalli to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–11,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Karunagappalli to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaniyapuram station.
Karunagappalli to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karunagappalli to Chidambaram is 526 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Karunagappalli to Chidambaram.
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