There are 8 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thanjavur
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
12h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
14h 50m₹459–3,411Drive 439.9 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Chidambaramcar 439.9 km
6h 52m₹4,947–7,146Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Chidambaramtaxi 439.9 km
6h 52m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
10h 12m₹9,731–23,863Bus
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
14h 10mFly 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
10h 31m₹5,381–10,523Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
11h 32m₹8,791–16,673
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Chidambaram is 487 km. The road distance is 439.9 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 12h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram is to bus via Thanjavur which takes 12h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram via Aluva, Aluva, and Tiruchchirapali in around 14h 50m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- 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 Aluva to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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 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 Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kothamangalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kothamangalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Chidambaram is 440 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Kothamangalam to Chidambaram.
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