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How to get fromKottayam to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Dindigul

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain train 16343
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16367 / ...
    14h 18m
    ₹440–3,493

  2. Bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Thissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 52m

  3. Drive 486.4 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Chidambaramcar car 486.4 km
    7h 26m
    ₹5,470–7,901

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 486.4 km
    7h 26m
    ₹9,500–12,000

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    10h 52m
    ₹5,525–11,455

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus bus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
    15h 50m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain train 16361
    2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 11018 / ...
    15h 55m
    ₹457–3,565

  8. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    13h 17m
    ₹5,824–11,808

  9. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    13h 3m
    ₹7,246–15,612

  10. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane plane COK - SXV
    3. Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain train
    11h 53m
    ₹8,935–17,605

Kottayam to Chidambaram by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Chidambaram, India?

You can take a train from Kottayam to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 52m.

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