There are 5 ways to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Kadayanallur to Dindigul Jntrain 06030 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
8h 36m₹375–3,008Bus
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 20m₹589–1,645Drive 410.8 km
- Drive from Kadayanallur to Chidambaramcar 410.8 km
6h 38m₹4,605–6,652Taxi
- 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
9h 48m₹384–2,945
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 20m.
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 Idaikal and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kadayanallur and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
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 Dindigul which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Idaikal 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 Dindigul which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,700 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Kadayanallur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaikal to Chidambaram via Mattuthavani in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kadayanallur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kadayanallur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kadayanallur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadayanallur to Chidambaram is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Kadayanallur to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.