There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
15h 17m₹1,255–3,193Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
16h 27m₹495–3,756Drive 515.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Alappuzhacar 515.3 km
8h₹5,700–8,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Alappuzhataxi 515.3 km
8h₹9,000–11,000Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 6m₹9,555–17,872Train 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₹5,013–12,897Train 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 Kochuveli to Alappuzhatrain
11h 28m₹7,238–17,077
Chidambaram to Alappuzha by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 27m.
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 Mattuthavani, Kazhakkottam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
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 736 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alappuzha without a car is to bus which takes 15h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 15h 17m 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 bus which takes 15h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹3,800 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Alappuzha, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Mattuthavani, Kazhakottam, Kazhakkottam, and Ambalapuzha in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Alappuzha via Tiruchchirapali in around 16h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–11,000
- 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 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 Kochuveli to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–440
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Alappuzha bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani 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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