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 to Kumbakonambus Chidambaram - Kumbakonam
1h 57m₹643–1,665Line 16175 train, line 16811 train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Swamimalaitrain 16811
3h 5m₹240–1,874Drive 73.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Swāmimalaicar 73.8 km
1h 5m₹718–1,037Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Swāmimalaitaxi 73.8 km
1h 5m₹1,500–1,800
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is to drive which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
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 5m.
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 1h 57m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Chidambaram to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram 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 1h 57m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can line 16175 train and line 16811 train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Swāmimalai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam 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 93+ hotels available in Swāmimalai.