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 via Srivilliputhur
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Idaikalbus
10h 31mDrive 411.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kadayanallurcar 411.1 km
6h 38m₹4,668–6,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kadayanallurtaxi 411.1 km
6h 38m₹9,000–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Idaikalbus
11h 25m₹581–1,613
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Idaikal via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Srivilliputhur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
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 Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 via Srivilliputhur, which costs and takes 10h 31m.
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, Tamil Nadu to Idaikal via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and Srivilliputhur in around 10h 31m.
- 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
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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.