There are 4 ways to get from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram by taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train via Mettūr
best- Take the taxi from Hogenakkal Falls to Metur Damtaxi
- Take the train from Metur Dam to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain
8h 16m₹1,780–4,187Drive 287.2 km
- Drive from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaramcar 287.2 km
4h 20m₹3,243–4,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaramtaxi 287.2 km
4h 20m₹5,500–7,000Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Hogenakkal Falls to Toppurtaxi
- Take the train from Toppur to Chidambaramtrain 16529
9h 5m₹2,357–4,149
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram is to taxi and train via Mettūr which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,200 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
The distance between Hogenakkal Falls and Chidambaram is 339 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram without a car is to taxi and train via Mettūr which takes 8h 16m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Hogenakkal Falls, India and Chidambaram, India?
There is no direct connection from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram. However, you can take the taxi to Metur Dam, take the train to Salem Jn, then take the train to Chidambaram. Alternatively, you can drive from Hogenakkal Falls to Chidambaram in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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
Train from Toppur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,000
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