There are 9 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
13h 43m₹820–5,081Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain
17h 14m₹503–3,725Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 7mDrive 492.4 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Chidambaramcar 492.4 km
8h 2m₹5,535–7,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Chidambaramtaxi 492.4 km
8h 2m₹8,000–10,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 3m₹7,166–14,510Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 18mTaxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 19m₹9,692–15,473Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
14h 4m₹8,411–20,714
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kottakkara and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Chidambaram via Thiruvarur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Chidambaram is 550 km. The road distance is 492.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 13h 43m to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakkara station.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs ₹800 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 7m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakkara to Chidambaram via Punalur, Punalur, and Thiruvarur Jn in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakkara to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 7m.
- 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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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 Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Chengannur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–10,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is 492 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram.
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