There are 6 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaramtrain 06018
8h 34m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus Thoothukudi - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 30m₹640–2,165Drive 392.9 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Chidambaramcar 392.9 km
5h 52m₹4,404–6,361Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Chidambaramtaxi 392.9 km
5h 52m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 22m₹7,846–18,019Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
9h 10m₹8,226–26,569
Thoothukudi to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Chidambaram is 471 km. The road distance is 392.9 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaram takes 8h 34m including transfers and departs once a week.
Thoothukudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram via Madurai and Mattuthavani in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- 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
- 5h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Thoothukudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Chidambaram is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Thoothukudi to Chidambaram.
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