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How to get fromChidambaram to Kolkataby train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kolkata by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    8h 4m
    ₹6,315–15,315

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    36h 53m
    ₹860–7,139

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    35h 6m
    ₹894–7,066

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    42h 50m
    ₹1,831–5,843

  5. Drive  1,848.6 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Kolkatacar car 1,848.6 km
    27h 33m
    ₹20,647–29,823

  6. Bus to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PNY - CCU
    9h 3m
    ₹13,658–21,703

  7. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRZ - CCU
    10h 2m
    ₹10,692–18,894

  8. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Towntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SXV - CCU
    12h 41m
    ₹8,718–21,492

Chidambaram to Kolkata by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration42h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,629.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kolkata, India?

You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kolkata via Chennai in around 42h 50m.

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