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How to get fromKerala to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kerala to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Valliyurtrain train 22628 / ...
    2. Take the train from Valliyur to Chidambaramtrain train 16862 / ...
    10h 36m
    ₹434–3,401

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus bus
    15h 15m
    ₹472–1,563

  3. Drive  525.8 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chidambaramcar car 525.8 km
    8h 30m
    ₹5,900–8,522

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 525.8 km
    8h 30m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Fly from Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    6h 22m
    ₹6,183–12,917

  6. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 20636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train 06018 / ...
    12h 2m
    ₹435–3,378

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai to Velankanni Bus standbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus bus
    16h 53m

  8. Fly from Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    7h 23m
    ₹7,628–17,839

Kerala to Chidambaram by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chidambaram, India?

You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chidambaram via Valliyur in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–950 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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