There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Karur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain 16615 / ...
5h 48m₹295–2,356Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Karurtrain 16615 / ...
6h 56mDrive 214.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Karurcar 214.5 km
3h 17m₹2,412–3,484Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Karurtaxi 214.5 km
3h 17m₹3,600–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
7h 27m₹978–4,015
Chidambaram to Karur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Karur is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Karur is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Karur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Karur via Kumbakonam and Tanjore New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Karur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Karur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Karur is 234 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Karur without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chidambaram to Karur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Karur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Karur is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,100 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Karur, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Karur via Tiruchchirapali in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Karur via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, and Tanjore New Bus Stand in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Karur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chidambaram to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Karur is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Chidambaram to Karur.
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