There are 8 ways to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 20m₹5,665–15,086Train
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 Alappuzha to Kaniyapurambus
- Take the bus from Marthandam to Chidambarambus 531Mud
18h 48m₹714–1,746Drive 515.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Chidambaramcar 515.9 km
7h 56m₹5,522–7,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Chidambaramtaxi 515.9 km
7h 56m₹9,000–11,000Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 38m₹7,469–19,469Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattombus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 3m₹6,239–16,089Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
13h 16m₹5,754–15,348
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 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Chidambaram via Kaniyapuram, 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 Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Chidambaram is 835 km. The road distance is 515.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Alappuzha to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha 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 which takes 16h 25m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800. 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 Tiruchchirapali in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Chidambaram via Kaniyapuram, Trivandrum, and Marthandam in around 18h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 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 Alappuzha to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Pattom
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alappuzha to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaniyapuram station.
Alappuzha to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali 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.