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 14m₹515–4,183Train via Erode
cheapest- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Erode Jntrain 12686 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16232
12h 42m₹417–3,274Bus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Erodebus
- Take the bus from Erode GH to Chidambarambus
13h 31mDrive 509.7 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Chidambaramcar 509.7 km
7h 29m₹5,713–8,252Taxi
- 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
10h 14m₹12,392–21,591Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kozhikkode to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
17h 50m₹673–1,621Fly 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
6h 47m₹7,042–12,751
Kozhikode to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kozhikode to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kozhikode and arriving at Chidambaram via Thissur and Erode GH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
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 14m.
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 14m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 11h 14m to get from Kozhikode to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kozhikode 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 14m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 31m.
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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kozhikode to Chidambaram via Thrissur, Thissur, Erode, and Erode GH in around 13h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Erode Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–390
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikkode to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–850
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Fast Premium
- ₹600–850
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Thissur to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Erode GH to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur 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.
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