There are 10 ways to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kayankulam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
14h 48m₹437–3,413Bus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
15h 46mDrive 513.6 km
- Drive from Kayamkulam to Chidambaramcar 513.6 km
7h 55m₹5,777–8,344Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Chidambaramtaxi 513.6 km
7h 55m₹8,500–11,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 30m₹5,491–11,566Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
15h 40m₹474–3,667Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
17h 19mBus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 46m₹7,212–14,631Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
15h 28m₹8,389–21,036Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
12h 32m₹8,901–17,716
Kayamkulam to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 55m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kayamkulam and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kayankulam and arriving at Chidambaram via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Kayamkulam and Chidambaram is 616 km. The road distance is 513.6 km.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 14h 48m to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kayamkulam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kayamkulam station.
Kayamkulam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kayankulam station.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 14h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 46m.
What companies run services between Kayamkulam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kayankulam to Chidambaram via Thiruvarur Jn in around 14h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kaniyapuram, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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
- ₹3,800–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayankulam to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Kayankulam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- 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
Train from Kayankulam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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 Kayankulam to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Kayankulam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Kayamkulam to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kayamkulam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kayamkulam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaniyapuram station.
Kayamkulam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayamkulam to Chidambaram is 514 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Kayamkulam to Chidambaram.
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