There are 9 ways to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain 12737 / ...
- Take the train from Rajamundry to Chidambaramtrain 20896
15h 46m₹539–4,094Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circlebus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
19h 47mDrive 848.2 km
- Drive from Kākināda to Chidambaramcar 848.2 km
12h 47m₹9,571–13,824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kākināda to Chidambaramtaxi 848.2 km
12h 47m₹14,000–17,000Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane RJA - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 44m₹10,089–31,084Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Kakinada Port to Villupuram Jntrain 17644
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06689 / ...
21h 18m₹554–4,283Train to Rajahmundry Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundrytrain
- Fly from Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RJA - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 17m₹6,239–17,744Train to Vijayawada Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kakinada Town to Gannavaramtrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
11h 41m₹5,648–13,933Train to Visakhapatnam Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Samalkot Jn to Duvvadatrain
- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VTZ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
12h 38m₹5,781–17,696
Kākināda to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 15h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram is to train and fly which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kākināda to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kākināda to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kakinada Town and arriving at Chidambaram via Rajamundry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 46m.
The distance between Kākināda and Chidambaram is 889 km. The road distance is 848.2 km.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 15h 46m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kākināda to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu station.
Kākināda to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kakinada Town station.
The best way to get from Kākināda to Chidambaram is to train which takes 15h 46m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 47m.
What companies run services between Kākināda, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kakinada Town to Chidambaram via Rajamundry in around 15h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 19h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–28,000
Flights from Rajahmundry Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Rajamundry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kakinada Port to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Kakinada Town to Rajamundry
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Kakinada Town to Gannavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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 Samalkot Jn to Duvvada
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kakinada - Balaji Cheruvu to FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kākināda to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle station.
Kākināda to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajamundry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kākināda to Chidambaram is 848 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Kākināda to Chidambaram.
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