There are 7 ways to get from Munnar to Chidambaram by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain
9h 58m₹1,780–4,479Bus, train
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain
10h 16mDrive 393.8 km
- Drive from Munnar to Chidambaramcar 393.8 km
6h 34m₹4,429–6,397Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Chidambaramtaxi 393.8 km
6h 34m₹8,500–11,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
12h 5mBus #2
- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
13h 25m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Chidambaram is to taxi and train which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Munnar and Chidambaram is 464 km. The road distance is 393.8 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Chidambaram without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Munnar to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Munnar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Chidambaram is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Munnar to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–11,000
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
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