There are 12 ways to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pondicherry, bus
best- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
4h 14m₹6,024–16,279Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus Kia-8 / ...
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Chidambaramtrain 16529
13h 8m₹369–2,444Bus, train via Vellore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain
10h 39m₹447–3,309Bus via Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
12h 15m₹1,166–2,906Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru-BLR to Chidambaram365.3 km
5h 39mDrive 365.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaramcar 365.3 km
5h 39m₹4,125–5,958Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaramtaxi 365.3 km
5h 39m₹9,000–11,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
5h 28m₹4,433–10,742Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 22m₹4,561–7,578Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Salem (SXV)plane BLR - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain
7h 29m₹3,317–14,443Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
11h 44m₹544–4,094Bus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mahadevapura Ring Roadbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Mahadevapura to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
12h 51m₹968–3,318
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kempegowda International Airport and arriving at Chidambaram via Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Yelahanka Jn. and arriving at Chidambaram via Bangalore Cant and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) and Chidambaram is 341 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram without a car is to bus and train via Vellore which takes 10h 39m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by BMTC, depart from Kempegowda International Airport station.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram is to bus via Shanthinagara Bus Station which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru Airport (BLR), India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Chidambaram via Shanthinagara Bus Station, Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand, and Puducherry in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Chidambaram via Yelahanka Old Town, Yelahanka Jn., Bangalore Cant, and Katpadi Jn in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–4,900
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Salem Town to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- 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 Baiyyappanahali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mahadevapura Ring Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–320
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹240–320
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Mahadevapura to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bengaluru-BLR to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by BMTC, arrive at Shanthinagara Bus Station.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) and Chidambaram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















