There are 4 ways to get from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Chidambaramtrain 16862 / ...
7h 12m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 2m₹305–1,455Drive 362.3 km
- Drive from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaramcar 362.3 km
5h 36m₹4,088–5,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaramtaxi 362.3 km
5h 36m₹8,000–10,000
Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,500 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Kovilpatti (Station) and Chidambaram is 404 km. The road distance is 362.3 km.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
The train from Kovilpatti to Chidambaram takes 7h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,500 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Kovilpatti (Station), India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Chidambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram via Kovilpatti, Madurai, and Mattuthavani in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Kovilpatti (Station) to Chidambaram.
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