There are 8 ways to get from Vadakkencherry 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 / ...
10h 6m₹796–4,792Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Palakkad to Salem Jntrain 12624 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
11h 54m₹410–3,112Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Vadakkencherry to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 29mDrive 402.2 km
- Drive from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaramcar 402.2 km
6h 12m₹4,534–6,549Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaramtaxi 402.2 km
6h 12m₹6,500–8,000Bus to Cochin International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Vadakkanchery to Aluvabus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 36m₹5,956–12,360Bus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thrissur, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
12h 27mBus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Vadakkancheri to Coimbatorebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 34m₹6,192–13,688
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vadakkencherry and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Vadakkencherry and Chidambaram is 456 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.
The best way to get from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vadakkencherry station.
Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 10h 29m.
What companies run services between Vadakkencherry, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Vadakkancheri to Chidambaram via Palakkad, Palghat Town, and Dindigul Jn in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- 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 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 Palakkad to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vadakkencherry to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Vadakkanchery to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–440
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Vadakkanchery to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Vadakkancheri to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.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
- 6h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Vadakkencherry to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.