There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
9h 27m₹380–2,924Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
11h 25m₹581–1,613Drive 411.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kadayanallurcar 411.1 km
6h 38m₹4,608–6,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kadayanallurtaxi 411.1 km
6h 38m₹9,000–11,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus Chidambaram - Thanjavur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
10h 11m₹636–3,165
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kadayanallur via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kadayanallur is 462 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kadayanallur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Idaikal via Madurai in around 11h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thanjavur to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadayanallur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kadayanallur is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Chidambaram to Kadayanallur.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kadayanallur.