There are 9 ways to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thrissur
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 11018 / ...
15h 54m₹457–3,565Train via Madurai
- Take the train from Kottayam to Madurai Jntrain 16328
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
15h 40m₹461–3,523Drive 486.4 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Chidambaramcar 486.4 km
7h 26m₹5,505–7,951Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Chidambaramtaxi 486.4 km
7h 26m₹9,500–12,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 1m₹5,975–11,946Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
15h 50mTrain to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 34m₹6,324–11,808Train to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 13m₹7,746–17,112
Kottayam to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram is to train via Madurai which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Chidambaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Kottayam and Chidambaram is 591 km. The road distance is 486.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Thrissur which takes 14h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kottayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chidambaram is to bus via Thrissur which takes 14h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Madurai, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Chidambaram via Madurai Jn in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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 Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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 Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottayam to Thissur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Thissur station.
Kottayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Chidambaram is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kottayam to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.









