There are 8 ways to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Anantapur to Katpadi Jntrain 16339 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
12h 59m₹416–3,211Bus
- Take the bus from Anantpur to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Hosur to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
13h 5m₹1,545–4,877Drive 492 km
- Drive from Anantapur to Chidambaramcar 492 km
7h 30m₹5,614–8,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anantapur to Chidambaramtaxi 492 km
7h 30m₹7,500–9,500Bus, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
8h 47m₹6,521–18,746Train
- Take the train from Anantapur to Gootytrain 12786 / ...
- Take the train from Gooty to Chidambaramtrain 11017
13h 41m₹477–3,679Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 15m₹4,671–8,906Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ananthapur to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
10h 38m₹4,451–14,956
Anantapur to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram is to train via Vellore which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Anantapur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Anantpur and arriving at Chidambaram via FlixBus Hosur and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Anantapur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Anantapur and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Anantapur and Chidambaram is 569 km. The road distance is 492 km.
The best way to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 12h 59m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Anantapur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Anantpur station.
Anantapur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Anantapur station.
The best way to get from Anantapur to Chidambaram is to train via Vellore which takes 12h 59m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,900 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Anantapur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Anantapur to Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anantpur to Chidambaram via Hosur, FlixBus Hosur, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and Puducherry in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Anantapur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Anantapur to Gooty
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gooty to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Anantpur to Hosur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
MURALI KRISHNA TOURS AND TRAVELS
Raju Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 00 5 8 26 78
Vihaan Taxi
- Phone
- +91 91 21 35 59 76
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Booking & Getting There
Anantapur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Hosur station.
Anantapur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anantapur to Chidambaram is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Anantapur to Chidambaram.
There are 64+ hotels available in Chidambaram.









