There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kochi
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain
15h 4m₹558–4,380Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
16h 25m₹490–3,786Bus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus 531Mud
18h 48m₹709–1,749Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaramcar 515.9 km
7h 56m₹5,593–8,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Chidambaramtaxi 515.9 km
7h 56m₹9,000–11,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane COK - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
10h 12m₹9,558–18,860Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 24m₹5,213–14,450Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 33m₹7,241–19,079
Alappuzha to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 18h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chidambaram via Ambalapuzha, Trivandrum and Marthandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chidambaram via Ernakulam Jn and Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Chidambaram is 660 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Kochi which takes 15h 4m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram is to train via Kochi which takes 15h 4m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 18h 48m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Alappuzha to Chidambaram via Ernakulam Jn and Thanjavur in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram via Ambalapuzha, Trivandrum, and Marthandam in around 18h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Pondicherry via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Marthandam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–440
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Chidambaram is 516 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaram.
There are 46+ hotels available in Chidambaram.