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There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    7h 45m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Chidambaramtrain train 16232
    12h 15m
    ₹310–2,400

  3. Train via Vellore

    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain train 12658 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16779 / ...
    9h 37m
    ₹381–2,954

  4. Drive  335.1 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Chidambaramcar car 335.1 km
    5h 12m
    ₹3,248–4,691

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 335.1 km
    5h 12m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Bus, fly to Pondicherry

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane BLR - PNY
    3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    6h 40m
    ₹6,202–14,977

  7. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BLR - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    7h 58m
    ₹4,252–7,637

  8. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BLR - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    8h 16m
    ₹4,132–9,687

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,599Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Chidambaram, India?

Krish Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram 4 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn in around 9h 37m.

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