There are 7 ways to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
10h 25m₹1,194–3,886Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
11h 23mDrive 366.3 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Chidambaramcar 366.3 km
5h 24m₹4,129–5,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Chidambaramtaxi 366.3 km
5h 24m₹9,000–11,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 39m₹7,048–11,940Train
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 12084
10h 32m₹1,314–4,786Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
11h 55m
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Chidambaram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Kotagiri and Chidambaram is 461 km. The road distance is 366.3 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Salem which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kotagiri to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Chidambaram via Metupalaiyam and Salem Jn in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, Essaar travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- 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
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 Coimbatore Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–11,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kotagiri to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kotagiri to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Chidambaram is 366 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Kotagiri to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.