There are 11 ways to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha 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, bus via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
14h 32m₹556–3,760Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Ambalapuzhabus
18h 59m₹544–3,578Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kazhakottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
15h 17m₹1,255–3,193Drive 515.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Alapuzzhacar 515.7 km
8h 1m₹5,491–7,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Alapuzzhataxi 515.7 km
8h 1m₹9,000–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzhabus
9h 28m₹5,073–14,087Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Alappuzhatrain 16127
16h 32m₹745–4,066Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
8h 52m₹6,226–16,007Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ambalapuzhabus
8h 37m₹6,953–19,416Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the bus from Aluva to Alappuzhabus
11h 26m₹7,276–11,764Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Alappuzhatrain
12h 18m₹5,918–15,647
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha is to train and bus via Nāgercoil which costs ₹550 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha is to drive which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Alappuzha via Mattuthavani, Kazhakkottam and Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Alapuzzha is 772 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha without a car is to train and bus via Nāgercoil which takes 14h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Alapuzzha bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Alapuzzha is to bus which takes 15h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹4,100 and takes 16h 32m.
Chidambaram to Alapuzzha bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Alapuzzha is 1h 30m behind Chidambaram. It is currently 3:55 PM in Chidambaram and 2:25 PM in Alapuzzha.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Alapuzzha, 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 Alapuzzha via Tiruchchirapali and Alappuzha in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–25,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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 Thanjavur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- 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 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
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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 Trivandrum to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Alappuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ernakulam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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/
- 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
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