There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Pondicherry, fly
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane PNY - AGR
22h 17m₹22,831–42,915Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Agra Cantttrain 22403
40h 19m₹991–7,688Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Agra Cantttrain 12641 / ...
37h 24m₹1,198–8,257Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Agra, Uttar Pradeshbus
2d 1hDrive 2,056.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahalcar 2,056.3 km
31h 49m₹23,158–33,450Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane MAA - AGR
10h 32m₹12,488–27,527Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane TRZ - AGR
11h 43m₹13,865–23,106
Pondicherry (PNY) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is to bus and train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 40h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is to train and fly which takes 10h 32m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Agra, Uttar Pradesh via Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Agra Cantt via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tāj Mahal is 1782 km. The road distance is 2056.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal without a car is to train which takes 37h 24m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 22h 17m to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is to train which takes 37h 24m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Tāj Mahal, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal via Villupuram Jn and Agra Cantt in around 37h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Tāj Mahal via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, Telangana, and Agra, Uttar Pradesh in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–39,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–39,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–39,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–39,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–29,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Pondicherry to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,200–4,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +917879122122
- [email protected]
- Website
- vermatravelsindia.com
Bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
- Book at
- https://www.vermatravelsindia.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is 2056 km. It takes approximately 31h 49m to drive from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal.
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