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There are 10 ways to get from Palakkad to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain train 16731 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 06018 / ...
    7h 57m
    ₹361–2,904

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Erodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Erode GH to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper
    9h 20m

  3. Drive  385 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Chidambaramcar car 385 km
    5h 32m
    ₹3,731–5,389

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 385 km
    5h 32m
    ₹8,500–10,000

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    7h 27m
    ₹7,787–14,813

  6. Train via Erode

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Erode Jntrain train 12696 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16232
    10h 22m
    ₹373–2,941

  7. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Maduraibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus bus
    13h 35m
    ₹506–1,165

  8. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h
    ₹6,156–16,163

  9. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CJB - PNY
    3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    13h 1m
    ₹10,006–24,503

  10. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 18m
    ₹7,026–13,714

Palakkad to Chidambaram by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad to Chidambaram via Erode and Erode GH in around 9h 20m.

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