There are 7 ways to get from Kolār to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Bangarapet to Katpadi Jntrain 12608 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
9h 6m₹735–3,255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kolar to Ksr Bengalurutrain 16550
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chidambaramtrain 16232
16h 47m₹482–3,733Bus
- Take the bus from Kolar Bypass to Corporation Signalbus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 33mDrive 316.9 km
- Drive from Kolār to Chidambaramcar 316.9 km
5h 7m₹3,080–4,449Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolār to Chidambaramtaxi 316.9 km
5h 7m₹5,000–6,500Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kolar to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 6m₹6,340–17,074Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass to Chitoorbus
- Take the train from Chittor to Chidambaramtrain 17407
9h 37m₹738–2,310
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolār to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kolār to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolār to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kolar Bypass and arriving at Chidambaram via Corporation and Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolār to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Bangarapet and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Kolār and Chidambaram is 424 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolār to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Kolār to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kolār to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, depart from Kolar Bypass station.
Kolār to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangarapet station.
The best way to get from Kolār to Chidambaram is to train via Vellore which takes 9h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Kolār, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kolār to Chidambaram via Bangarapet and Katpadi Jn in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolar Bypass to Chidambaram via Corporation, KR Market, and Bengaluru in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangarapet to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Kolar to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chittor to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kolar to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Kolar Bypass to Corporation Signal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–240
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Jai Sriram Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Sriram Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dreamz bus travels and travel
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass to Chitoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kolār to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, arrive at Corporation Signal station.
Kolār to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolār to Chidambaram is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kolār to Chidambaram.
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