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How to get fromMangaluru to Chidambaramby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mangaluru to Chidambaram by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    6h 16m
    ₹8,833–19,930

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Villupuram Jntrain train 16160 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    20h 13m
    ₹760–4,460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru Kottara Chowki Bus Stop to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    16h 7m

  4. Drive  659.9 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Chidambaramcar car 659.9 km
    9h 53m
    ₹6,401–9,245

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    6h 24m
    ₹6,483–12,590

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXE - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    8h 12m
    ₹6,863–19,140

  7. Bus via Mangaluru

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    16h 8m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,416Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mangaluru to Chidambaram.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 629.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Mangaluru Kottara Chowki Bus Stop to Chidambaram via Bengaluru in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mangaluru to Chidambaram via Mangalore and Villupuram Jn in around 20h 13m.

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