There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Erode by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Erodebus Villupuram - Erode
7h 31m₹588–2,457Train via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain 16232 / ...
7h 57m₹314–2,472Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jntrain 16231 / ...
7h 50m₹320–2,524Drive 237.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Erodecar 237.9 km
3h 31m₹2,670–3,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Erodetaxi 237.9 km
3h 31m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
9h 54m
Chidambaram to Erode by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Erode is to train via Salem which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Erode is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Erode. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Erode, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Erode. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Erode Jn via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Erode is 320 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Erode without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chidambaram to Erode, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Erode bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Erode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Erode is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Erode, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- 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
Train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Erode
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–5,250
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Erode bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Erode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Erode is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Chidambaram to Erode.
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