There are 8 ways to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain
11h 32m₹515–4,183Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Salem Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
12h 25m₹420–3,239Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
14h 36mDrive 509.7 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Chidambaramcar 509.7 km
7h 29m₹5,732–8,280Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Chidambaramtaxi 509.7 km
7h 29m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CCJ - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 59m₹8,892–18,591Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
15h 46mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 37m₹6,542–13,251
Kozhikode to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode, Kerala and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Chidambaram via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Chidambaram is 560 km. The road distance is 509.7 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Citi Tours, depart from Kozhikode, Kerala station.
Kozhikode to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kozhikkode to Chidambaram via Palakkad and Dindigul Jn in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 14h 36m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–29,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Palakkad to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kozhikkode to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kozhikode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Citi Tours, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kozhikode to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Chidambaram is 510 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Kozhikode to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.














