There are 9 ways to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly to Pondicherry, bus
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
6h 19m₹9,869–22,977Train
cheapest- Take the train from Angamali to Thanjavurtrain 16188
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
12h 45m₹877–3,852Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 27mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kochi-COK to Chidambaram477.3 km
7h 15mDrive 477.3 km
- Drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaramcar 477.3 km
7h 15m₹5,357–7,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaramtaxi 477.3 km
7h 15m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 37m₹5,748–10,512Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
7h 39m₹6,919–16,437Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
16h 4m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,900 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram is to fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kochi Airport and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Aluva, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Angamali and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Kochi Airport (COK) and Chidambaram is 504 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, depart from Angamaly station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Angamali station.
The best way to get from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram is to train which takes 12h 45m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 27m.
What companies run services between Kochi Airport (COK), India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram via Angamali and Thanjavur in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochi Airport to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Aluva station, Aluva, Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
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
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- 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
- ₹3,900–29,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Angamali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Town to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Website
- Merlin Connect
Bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Merlin Connect
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Essaar travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Website
- Sri MVT Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri MVT Travels
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kochi-COK to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Merlin Connect, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kochi Airport (COK) and Chidambaram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















