There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Cauverytrain 06408 / ...
8h 38m₹314–2,472Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
10h 2mDrive 230 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Pallipalayamcar 230 km
3h 31m₹2,593–3,745Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Pallipalayamtaxi 230 km
3h 31m₹3,900–4,700Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jntrain 16231 / ...
8h 59m₹420–3,374
Chidambaram to Pallipalayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam is to train via Salem which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Erode, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Cauvery via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Pallipalayam is 291 km. The road distance is 230 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam without a car is to train via Salem which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Pallipalayam bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Pallipalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam is to train via Salem which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Pallipalayam, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Cauvery via Salem Jn in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Pallipalayam via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and Erode, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Cauvery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–650
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Pallipalayam bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Pallipalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Pallipalayam is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Chidambaram to Pallipalayam.
There are 35+ hotels available in Pallipalayam.