There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
6h 15m₹5,708–27,777Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Cuddapahtrain 09420 / ...
11h 28m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roadsbus FlixBus IN5270
12h 10m₹991–3,365Drive 403.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kadapacar 403.1 km
6h 13m₹4,600–6,644Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kadapataxi 403.1 km
6h 13m₹5,500–7,000
Chidambaram to Kadapa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa is to drive which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kadapa. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Cuddapah. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kadapa is 461 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kadapa bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kadapa is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kadapa, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Cuddapah twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to FlixBus Kadapa - Seven Roads via Puducherry and FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Cuddapah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
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 Kadapa bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Kadapa train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cuddapah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kadapa is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Chidambaram to Kadapa.
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