There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Agra Cantttrain 12641 / ...
36h 52m₹1,198–8,257Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Agra Cantttrain 22403
40h 14m₹991–7,688Bus
- 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₹23,251–33,585Bus to Pondicherry, fly
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Agra Airport (AGR)plane PNY - AGR
22h 27m₹20,831–33,915Train 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 28m₹12,488–30,527Train 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 21m₹13,865–23,106
Pondicherry (PNY) to Agra Airport (AGR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is to bus and train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 40h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Tāj Mahal is to train and fly which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹31,000.
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 36h 52m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tāj Mahal is 2241 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 36h 52m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹8,500.
It takes approximately 36h 52m 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 36h 52m 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 36h 52m. 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
- ₹20,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–32,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Agra Airport via Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–32,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–29,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Agra Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–22,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Agra Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Pondicherry to Agra Cantt
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
Want to know more about travelling around India
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to travel India's Golden Triangle
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 427+ hotels available in Tāj Mahal.






