There are 5 ways to get from Kangayam to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kangayam to Karurbus
- Take the train from Karur to Chidambaramtrain 16232
7h 55mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kangayam to Tanjore New Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambarambus
10h 33m₹341–2,461Drive 273 km
- Drive from Kangayam to Chidambaramcar 273 km
4h 11m₹3,051–4,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangayam to Chidambaramtaxi 273 km
4h 11m₹5,500–7,000Bus, train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Kangayam to Karurbus
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 30m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangayam to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kangayam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kangayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kangayam and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur and Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Kangayam and Chidambaram is 295 km. The road distance is 273 km.
The best way to get from Kangayam to Chidambaram without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Kangayam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kangayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Kangayam station.
Kangayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangayam to Chidambaram is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kangayam to Chidambaram.
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What companies run services between Kangayam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kangayam to Chidambaram via Tanjore New Bus Stand, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, and Kumbakonam in around 10h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Kangayam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
Bus from Kangayam to Tanjore New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,200
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Seater
- ₹240–410
- Sleeper
- ₹330–550
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,200
Bus from Kangayam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 14 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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