There are 7 ways to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain 06702 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
9h 9m₹1,244–3,845Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
11h 24m₹367–1,022Bus, train
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain
10h 7mDrive 357.1 km
- Drive from Cumbum to Chidambaramcar 357.1 km
5h 23m₹4,016–5,800Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cumbum to Chidambaramtaxi 357.1 km
5h 23m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatrebus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 51mBus #2
- Take the bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
12h 19m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbum to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbum to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Bodinayakkanur and arriving at Chidambaram via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Cumbum and Chidambaram is 439 km. The road distance is 357.1 km.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Cumbum to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre station.
Cumbum to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bodinayakkanur station.
The best way to get from Cumbum to Chidambaram is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Cumbum, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Cumbum to Chidambaram via Bodinayakkanur and Madurai Jn in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Theni, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatre to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Cumbum to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbum to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre station.
Cumbum to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbum to Chidambaram is 357 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Cumbum to Chidambaram.
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