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How to get fromMarthandam to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Marthandam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16862 / ...
    10h 20m
    ₹419–3,314

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus bus
    13h 15m
    ₹440–950

  3. Drive  526.3 km

    1. Drive from Marthandam to Chidambaramcar car 526.3 km
    8h 7m
    ₹5,893–8,512

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Marthandam to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 526.3 km
    8h 7m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane TRV - PNY
    3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    9h 25m
    ₹12,795–30,903

  6. Train via Thanjavur

    1. Take the train from Kulitthurai to Thanjavurtrain train 06115
    2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain train 06018 / ...
    12h 21m
    ₹420–3,311

  7. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    8h 28m
    ₹6,445–15,563

  8. Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Marathandam Bus Stand to FlixBus Trivandrum - Chakka Bypassbus bus
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    11h 16m
    ₹9,825–19,113

  9. Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Marthandam to Nellaibus bus
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 21m
    ₹8,818–20,612

Marthandam to Chidambaram by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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.

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