There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
1h 30m₹130–1,100Bus via Chidambaram
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambarambus
2h 23m₹60–650Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
2h 9mDrive 70.3 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaramcar 70.3 km
1h 2m₹794–1,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaramtaxi 70.3 km
1h 2m₹1,400–1,800
Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram is to bus via Chidambaram which costs ₹60 - ₹650 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Kumbakonam (Station) and Chidambaram is 69 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam (Station), India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kumbakonam (Station) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.