There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
7h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Chidambaramtrain 16232
12h 32m₹1,068–3,300Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
9h 54m₹1,131–3,854Drive 339.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Pichavaramcar 339.3 km
5h 18m₹3,291–4,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Pichavaramtaxi 339.3 km
5h 18m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly to Pondicherry, taxi
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry (PNY) to Pichavaramtaxi
5h 9m₹7,072–15,187Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 15m₹5,002–8,537Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 33m₹4,882–10,587
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Pichavaram is 348 km. The road distance is 339.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Pichavaram is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Pichavaram, 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 Pichavaram via Katpadi Jn and Chidambaram in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 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 Bangalore Cant to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Deccan Connect
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Deccan Connect
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dreamz bus travels and travel
- Website
- Loyal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Loyal Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–10,000
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
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Bengaluru to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Pichavaram is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Bengaluru to Pichavaram.
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