There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 16368 / ...
7h 54m₹348–2,702Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Viruthunagarbus
9h 31mDrive 342.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sivakasicar 342.5 km
5h 10m₹3,858–5,572Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sivakasitaxi 342.5 km
5h 10m₹5,000–6,000Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Sivakasitrain 16847
8h 52m₹350–2,724Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Sivakasitrain 16847
9h 40m
Chidambaram to Sivakasi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi is to train via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sivakasi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Viruthunagar via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sivakasi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sivakasi via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sivakasi is 380 km. The road distance is 342.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sivakasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sivakasi is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sivakasi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Sivakasi via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Viruthunagar, and Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thanjavur to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Sivakasi bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sivakasi is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Chidambaram to Sivakasi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Sivakasi.