What is the cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,700 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam is to drive which takes 10h 6m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chidambaram and Mantralayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Mantralayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chidambaram and Mantralayam?

No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Mantralayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Manthralayam Rd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

The distance between Chidambaram and Mantralayam is 802 km. The road distance is 651.5 km.

How do I travel from Chidambaram to Mantralayam without a car?

The best way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam without a car is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,700.

How long does it take to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

It takes approximately 16h 30m to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chidambaram to Mantralayam bus from?

Chidambaram to Mantralayam bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chidambaram to Mantralayam train from?

Chidambaram to Mantralayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.

Train or bus from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

The best way to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Chidambaram to Mantralayam bus arrive?

Chidambaram to Mantralayam bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Chidambaram to Mantralayam train arrive?

Chidambaram to Mantralayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manthralayam Rd station.

Can I drive from Chidambaram to Mantralayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Mantralayam is 651 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Chidambaram to Mantralayam.

Where can I stay near Mantralayam?

There are nine+ hotels available in Mantralayam.

Chidambaram to Mantralayam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Manthralayam Rdtrain 09420 / ...
16h 30m
₹898–3,640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mantralayam, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh
17h 45m
Drive 651.5 km
1. Drive from Chidambaram to Mantralayamcar 651.5 km
10h 6m
₹7,328–10,585
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Mantralayamtaxi 651.5 km
10h 6m
₹13,000–16,000
Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane PNY - BLR
3. Take the bus from International Airport Toll to Mantralayambus
12h 14m
₹5,771–16,765
Train, bus via Bengaluru
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Bangalorebus
3. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Mantralayabus
18h 18m
₹1,298–3,857
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kurnool Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh to Mantralayam, Andhra Pradeshbus
20h 13m
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
3. Take the bus from International Airport Toll to Mantralayambus
14h 19m
₹5,028–8,877
Bus to Pondicherry, fly to Hyderabad, bus
1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane PNY - HYD
3. Take the bus from Shadnagar to Raichurbus
4. Take the bus from Raichur to Mantralayabus
12h 37m
₹8,215–20,673
Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Hyderabad, bus
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane MAA - HYD
3. Take the bus from Shadnagar to Raichurbus
4. Take the bus from Raichur to Mantralayabus
14h 22m
₹7,372–14,285
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Hyderabad, bus
1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane TRZ - HYD
3. Take the bus from Shadnagar to Raichurbus
4. Take the bus from Raichur to Mantralayabus
14h 23m
₹8,749–18,864

Pondicherry (PNY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

₹4,630Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chidambaram to Mantralayam.

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Distance: 801.7 km
Duration: 16h 30m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Manthralayam Rd twice a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 17h 45m.

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