There are 10 ways to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16862 / ...
10h 20m₹419–3,314Bus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus
13h 15m₹440–950Drive 526.3 km
- Drive from Marthandam to Chidambaramcar 526.3 km
8h 7m₹6,005–8,674Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marthandam to Chidambaramtaxi 526.3 km
8h 7m₹11,000–14,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 25m₹12,795–30,903Train via Thanjavur
- Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thanjavurtrain 06115
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
12h 21m₹420–3,311Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marthandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Sattur - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Sattur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
13h 15mBus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand 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 28m₹6,445–15,563Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
11h 16m₹9,825–20,113Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Nellaibus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 21m₹9,318–21,612
Marthandam to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹950 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marthandam and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Marthandam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kulitthurai and arriving at Chidambaram via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Marthandam and Chidambaram is 576 km. The road distance is 526.3 km.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Marthandam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Marthandam station.
Marthandam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nagercoil Jn station.
The best way to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹950 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Marthandam, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 8h 28m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–950 and the journey takes 13h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- 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
- ₹7,500–16,000
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–950
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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Booking & Getting There
Marthandam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Marthandam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marthandam to Chidambaram is 526 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Marthandam to Chidambaram.
There are 64+ hotels available in Chidambaram.









