There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
2h 37mLine 06689 train, line 06415 train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06689 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Swamimalaitrain 06415 / ...
3h 13m₹240–1,874Drive 73.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Swāmimalaicar 73.8 km
1h 5m₹834–1,204Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Swāmimalaitaxi 73.8 km
1h 5m₹1,500–1,800
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is to line 06689 train and line 06415 train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Swāmimalai is 78 km. The road distance is 73.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06689 train and line 06415 train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Thajudeen Transports operates a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Website
- Thajudeen Transports
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Transports
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai.
There are 87+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.