There are 5 ways to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Puducherrybus Krishnagiri - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 51m₹1,498–3,589Train via Vellore
cheapest- Take the train from Kuppam to Katpadi Jntrain 12608 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
8h 12m₹343–2,666Drive 258.9 km
- Drive from Kuppam to Chidambaramcar 258.9 km
3h 59m₹2,903–4,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuppam to Chidambaramtaxi 258.9 km
3h 59m₹4,300–5,500Train
- Take the train from Kuppam to Jolarpettaitrain
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain
9h 28m₹441–3,533
Kuppam to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram is to train via Vellore which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuppam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Krishnagiri and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuppam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kuppam and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kuppam and Chidambaram is 309 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.
The best way to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kuppam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Krishnagiri station.
Kuppam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kuppam station.
The best way to get from Kuppam to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kuppam to Chidambaram via Krishnagiri and Puducherry in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuppam to Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kuppam to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Kuppam to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Jolarpettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kuppam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kuppam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuppam to Chidambaram is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Kuppam to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.