There are 8 ways to get from Kerala to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
11h 48m₹433–3,418Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
13h 36mDrive 525.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Chidambaramcar 525.9 km
8h 30m₹5,912–8,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Chidambaramtaxi 525.9 km
8h 30m₹9,000–12,000Fly from Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 8m₹7,128–14,339Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
12h₹435–3,378Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
14h 17mFly from Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 34m₹5,383–10,465
Kerala to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Chidambaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Kerala and Chidambaram is 614 km. The road distance is 525.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Kerala to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kerala to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Chidambaram is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 13h 36m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chidambaram via Nagercoil Jn in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 36m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–12,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Chidambaram is 526 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Kerala to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.






