There are 10 ways to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thrissur
best- Take the bus from Payannur to Kozhikodebus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
17h 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Payyanur to Villupuram Jntrain 16160 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06689 / ...
19h 18m₹506–3,931Drive 602.8 km
- Drive from Payyanur to Chidambaramcar 602.8 km
9h 15m₹6,807–9,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Payyanur to Chidambaramtaxi 602.8 km
9h 15m₹8,500–11,000Fly Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CNN - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
14h 16m₹14,649–29,705Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur 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
20h 11mTrain to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Payyanur to Mangaloretrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 1m₹6,783–15,883Fly Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CNN - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 59m₹9,299–18,365Train to Calicut International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Payyanur to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 9m₹6,541–13,831Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Payyanur to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
14h 22m₹5,928–12,056
Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 19h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 9h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Payyanur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Payannur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kozhikode, Kerala, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Payyanur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Payyanur and arriving at Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
The distance between Payyanur and Chidambaram is 695 km. The road distance is 602.8 km.
The best way to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Thrissur which takes 17h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 17h 46m to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Payyanur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Payannur station.
Payyanur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Payyanur station.
The best way to get from Payyanur to Chidambaram is to bus via Thrissur which takes 17h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 19h 18m.
What companies run services between Payyanur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Payannur to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kozhikode, Kozhikode, Kerala, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 17h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Payyanur to Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn in around 19h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–34,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Pondicherry via Kochi, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–27,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
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
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Payyanur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Payyanur to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 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 Payyanur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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 Payyanur to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Payannur to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kannur to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Payyanur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kozhikode station.
Payyanur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Payyanur to Chidambaram is 603 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Payyanur to Chidambaram.
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