There are 7 ways to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 37m₹6,017–10,811Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
7h 9m₹255–1,735Bus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
8h 5m₹255–835Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Chidambaram278.2 km
4h 11mDrive 278.2 km
- Drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaramcar 278.2 km
4h 11m₹3,138–4,533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaramtaxi 278.2 km
4h 11m₹4,200–5,000Bus via FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 45m
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹850 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai airport and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chidambaram is 644 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Mattuthavani station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹850 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Madurai Airport (IXM), India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels C
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels C
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madurai-IXM to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Madurai Airport (IXM) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Chidambaram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.