There are 10 ways to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Nagercoilbus
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16862 / ...
11h 8m₹762–4,415Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thanjavurtrain 06115
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
13h 41m₹431–3,512Bus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus
14h 28m₹451–1,062Drive 529.7 km
- Drive from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaramcar 529.7 km
8h 11m₹5,152–7,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaramtaxi 529.7 km
8h 11m₹11,000–14,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 30m₹12,792–28,891Bus via Nagapattinam
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
15h 15mBus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 23m₹6,442–14,551Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
10h 36m₹9,822–20,101Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 3m₹9,028–19,198
Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,100 and takes 14h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai and arriving at Chidambaram via Marthandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
The distance between Kuzhithurai and Chidambaram is 588 km. The road distance is 529.7 km.
The best way to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Marthandam station.
Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kulitthurai station.
The best way to get from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 14h 28m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Kuzhithurai, India and Chidambaram, India?
SETC operates a bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–950 and the journey takes 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram via FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand, Kulitthurai, and Thanjavur in around 13h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Kulitthurai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Kalikkavilai to Nagercoil
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Kuzhithurai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹335–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Alaya Road Lines
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Alaya Road Lines
- Website
- Sahasra Transport
Bus from Nagercoil Thuckalay to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sahasra Transport
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram is 530 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Kuzhithurai to Chidambaram.
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