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How to get fromKolkata to Chidambaramby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kolkata to Chidambaram by plane, train, ferry, 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
    8h 27m
    ₹6,401–16,215

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain train
    2d 9h
    ₹886–7,108

  3. Ferry, train via Chennai

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Shalimar to Chennai Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train
    32h 23m
    ₹1,166–8,068

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Howrah to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    38h 20m

  5. Drive  1,841.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Chidambaramcar car 1,841.1 km
    27h 21m
    ₹20,614–29,775

  6. 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 59m
    ₹13,751–22,555

  7. 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 30m
    ₹10,781–19,765

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

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RDP - MAA
    4. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    11h 10m
    ₹8,246–23,658

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    38h 40m

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,031Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 38h 40m.

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