There are 6 ways to get from Erode to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16616 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
6h 45m₹319–2,512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain 17229 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
7h 10m₹318–2,486Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erode to Villupurambus Erode - Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06689 / ...
8h 9m₹581–2,465Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Erode to Chidambaramcar 238.2 km
3h 31m₹2,674–3,862Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erode to Chidambaramtaxi 238.2 km
3h 31m₹4,000–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 19m
Erode to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Erode to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Erode, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Erode to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Erode and Chidambaram is 299 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Erode to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Erode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Gec Southern Lines, depart from Erode, Tamil Nadu station.
Erode to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Erode to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Erode Jn to Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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 Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Erode to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Erode to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Gec Southern Lines, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Erode to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erode to Chidambaram is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Erode to Chidambaram.
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