There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Karur
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Karurtrain 16231
- Take the train from Karur to Rasipuramtrain 16733 / ...
7h₹313–2,466Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Namakkalbus
9h 45mDrive 179.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Rasipuramcar 179.8 km
2h 40m₹1,744–2,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Rasipuramtaxi 179.8 km
2h 40m₹3,700–4,500Train
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Rasipuramtrain 16811
8h 47m₹320–2,524
Chidambaram to Rasipuram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram is to train via Karur which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Rasipuram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Rasipuram via Thanjavur, Tiruchirapalli and Namakkal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Rasipuram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Rasipuram via Karur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Chidambaram and Rasipuram is 294 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram without a car is to train via Karur which takes 7h and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Rasipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Rasipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Rasipuram is to train via Karur which takes 7h and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Rasipuram, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Rasipuram via Karur in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Rasipuram via Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli, and Namakkal in around 9h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Rasipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Rasipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Highline Transports
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Highline Transports
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- KBS Sree Garuda
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Sree Garuda
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Rasipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Rasipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Rasipuram is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chidambaram to Rasipuram.
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