There are 7 ways to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
8h 15m₹361–2,904Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 44mDrive 385 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Chidambaramcar 385 km
5h 32m₹4,340–6,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Chidambaramtaxi 385 km
5h 32m₹8,500–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 8m₹6,526–14,214Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16844
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
11h 10m₹378–2,952Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 16m
Palakkad to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Palakkad and Chidambaram is 424 km. The road distance is 385 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Palakkad to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Palghat Town to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Palakkad to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–10,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Chidambaram is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Palakkad to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.