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

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There are 8 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
    7h 16m
    ₹7,333–26,930

  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 to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    16h

  4. Drive  659.9 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Chidambaramcar car 659.9 km
    9h 53m
    ₹7,376–10,653

  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 29m
    ₹6,483–13,590

  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 17m
    ₹7,363–19,140

  7. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore to Puducherrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    19h
    ₹1,469–4,512

  8. Train via Mysuru

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Mysore Jntrain train 16586
    2. Take the train from Mysore Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16232
    28h 17m
    ₹957–5,081

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,663Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

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

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