There are 8 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jntrain 12672
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
9h 55m₹368–2,856Bus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 54mDrive 336.7 km
- Drive from Mettupalayam to Chidambaramcar 336.7 km
4h 56m₹3,798–5,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Chidambaramtaxi 336.7 km
4h 56m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CJB - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 10m₹12,129–26,063Train
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 12084
10h 2m₹480–3,771Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
11h 26mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 14m₹5,779–11,223
Mettupalayam to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Chidambaram via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Mettupalayam and Chidambaram is 429 km. The road distance is 336.7 km.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Salem which takes 9h 55m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Mettupalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metupalaiyam station.
The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram is to train via Salem which takes 9h 55m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Metupalaiyam to Chidambaram via Salem Jn in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, Essaar travels operates a bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metupalaiyam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
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- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mettupalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Mettupalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Chidambaram is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Mettupalayam to Chidambaram.
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