There are 6 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
11h 45m₹485–1,974Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 20684
13h 24m₹391–2,564Train
- Take the train from Kottarakara to Villupuram Jntrain 16102 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
13h 2m₹544–3,711Drive 492.3 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Chidambaramcar 492.3 km
8h 2m₹5,519–7,971Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Chidambaramtaxi 492.3 km
8h 2m₹8,000–10,000Bus, 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
10h 13m₹7,666–18,010
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹2,000 and takes 11h 45m.
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 Kottarakara and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kottarakara and arriving at Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Chidambaram is 513 km. The road distance is 492.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottarakara station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 11h 45m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kottarakara to Chidambaram via Mattuthavani in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram via Kottarakara and Villupuram Jn in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottarakara to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Tenkasi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,200
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kottarakkara to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Chidambaram is 492 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Kottarakkara to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.