There are 7 ways to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Bhavanisagar Dam to Tiruppurtaxi
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 12084
8h 27m₹1,488–4,007Train
cheapest- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
10h 42m₹1,327–4,043Bus
- Take the bus from Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
11h 27mDrive 307 km
- Drive from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaramcar 307 km
4h 34m₹3,458–4,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaramtaxi 307 km
4h 34m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Bhavanisagar Dam to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 27m₹6,721–11,553Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 59m
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Chidambaram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Bhavanisagar Dam and Chidambaram is 404 km. The road distance is 307 km.
The best way to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 27m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Susheel Travels, depart from Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,100 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Bhavanisagar Dam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram via Metupalaiyam and Salem Jn in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- 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
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Susheel Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Bhavanisagar Dam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.







