There are 6 ways to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Chidambaramtrain 20684
9h 40m₹575–2,725Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
12h 30m₹423–1,080Drive 435.9 km
- Drive from Sengottai to Chidambaramcar 435.9 km
6h 43m₹4,886–7,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Chidambaramtaxi 435.9 km
6h 43m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 31m₹8,776–18,299Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 37m₹8,595–19,975
Sengottai to Chidambaram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sengottai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sengottai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Sengottai and Chidambaram is 549 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Sengottai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Sengottai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sengottai station.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Sengottai, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sengottai to Chidambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenkottai to Chidambaram via Madurai Mattuthavani and Mattuthavani in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Sengottai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Sengottai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sengottai to Chidambaram is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Sengottai to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.