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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 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 37m
    ₹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

    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 33m
    ₹1,568–5,891

  5. Drive  1,841.1 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Chidambaramcar car 1,841.1 km
    27h 21m
    ₹20,609–29,769

  6. Fly 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
    10h 4m
    ₹13,751–25,555

  7. Fly 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 45m
    ₹10,781–17,765

  8. Fly 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 Villupuram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain train
    13h 57m
    ₹8,921–25,365

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Howrah to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    41h 45m
    ₹1,380–9,440

Kolkata to Chidambaram by bus

Calendar16Weekly Buses
Duration38h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,568Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 38h 33m.

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