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There are 9 ways to get from Kolkata to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCU - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 22m
    ₹6,401–18,215

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train 12663 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 06689 / ...
    33h 8m
    ₹912–6,948

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
    37h 58m

  4. Drive 1,841.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Chidambaramcar car 1,841.1 km
    27h 21m
    ₹20,698–29,896

  5. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CCU - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    9h 14m
    ₹14,751–26,555

  6. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    10h 33m
    ₹9,781–24,765

  7. Fly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CCU - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Town to Chidambaramtrain train
    13h 19m
    ₹13,311–22,365

  8. Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RDP - MAA
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    11h 33m
    ₹13,055–25,158

  9. Bus via Nellore

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus bus
    38h 45m

Kolkata to Chidambaram by train

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Duration33h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Chidambaram, India?

You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn in around 33h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 37h 58m.

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