What is the cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Chidambaram?

No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kovalam, Kerala and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Chidambaram?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Neyyattinkara and arriving at Chidambaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

The distance between Kovalam and Chidambaram is 612 km. The road distance is 536.2 km.

How do I travel from Kovalam to Chidambaram without a car?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900.

How long does it take to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Chidambaram bus from?

Kovalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Kovalam, Kerala station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Chidambaram train from?

Kovalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Neyyattinkara station.

Train or bus from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 11h 4m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Kovalam to Chidambaram bus arrive?

Kovalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kovalam to Chidambaram train arrive?

Kovalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.

Can I drive from Kovalam to Chidambaram?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Chidambaram is 536 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Kovalam to Chidambaram.

Where can I stay near Chidambaram?

There are 65+ hotels available in Chidambaram.

Kovalam to Chidambaram - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kovalam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Nagercoil Jntrain 16649
2. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16862 / ...
11h 4m
₹835–3,890
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kovalam, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
12h 15m
Drive 536.2 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Chidambaramcar 536.2 km
8h 41m
₹6,058–8,750
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Chidambaramtaxi 536.2 km
8h 41m
₹9,500–12,000
Fly to Pondicherry, train
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain
7h 44m
₹11,874–22,069
Bus via Thanjavur
1. Take the bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
12h 26m
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 8m
₹6,744–13,899
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
9h 31m
₹11,124–17,449

Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

₹7,759Cheapest Price

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Distance: 612 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Chidambaram, India?

You can take a vehicle from Kovalam to Chidambaram via Neyyattinkara and Nagercoil Jn in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovalam, Kerala to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 15m.

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