There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
16h 27m₹495–3,756Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Marthandambus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
17h 39m₹588–1,927Drive 515.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzhacar 515.3 km
8h₹5,773–8,339Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Alappuzhataxi 515.3 km
8h₹9,000–11,000Train to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
10h 23m₹8,847–17,710Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
9h 59m₹5,313–11,397Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzhatrain
10h 41m₹5,969–12,197Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 2m₹8,416–21,574
Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 17h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to drive which takes 8h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Alappuzha via Marthandam, Trivandrum and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Alappuzha is 761 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha without a car is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 16h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,000 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Marthandam, Trivandrum, and Ambalapuzha in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 47m
- 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 Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Marthandam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–950
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Alappuzha bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Marthandam station.
Chidambaram to Alappuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Alappuzha is 515 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzha.
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