There are 10 ways to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Bangalorebus Villupuram - Bangalore
8h 54m₹598–2,457Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Bangalore Canttrain 16231
11h 57m₹310–2,400Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain 11006
9h 46m₹413–3,007Drive 335.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Bengalurucar 335.8 km
5h 12m₹3,833–5,536Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Bengalurutaxi 335.8 km
5h 12m₹8,000–10,000Bus to Pondicherry, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane PNY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
5h 44m₹6,206–18,975Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Standbus
9h 30m₹1,091–2,565Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
7h 23m₹4,140–14,166Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
7h 35m₹4,363–8,087Train to Salem, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane SXV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
9h 27m₹3,266–15,764
Chidambaram to Bengaluru by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Bengaluru. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Bangalore Cant. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Bengaluru is 352 km. The road distance is 335.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 54m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Bengaluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Bengaluru is to train via Villupuram which takes 9h 46m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Bengaluru, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Vidhana Souda via Villupuram Jn, Krishnarajapurm, and Krishnarajapuram in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Bangalore Shanti Nagar Bus Stand via Pondicherry in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Chidambaram to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- 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 Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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 Chidambaram to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Bengaluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Bengaluru is 336 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Chidambaram to Bengaluru.
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