There are 6 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
9h 11m₹376–2,916Bus
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 21mDrive 410.8 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Chidambaramcar 410.8 km
6h 38m₹4,619–6,672Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadayanallur to Chidambaramtaxi 410.8 km
6h 38m₹9,000–11,000Train
- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
10h 28m₹384–2,945Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 32m
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chidambaram via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between Kadayanallur and Chidambaram is 462 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kadayanallur station.
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kadayanallur station.
The best way to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 9h 11m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram via Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kadayanallur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Kadayanallur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram.
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