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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mumbai to Chidambaram by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane BOM - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    8h 54m
    ₹10,146–21,972

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thane to Chidambaramtrain train 11017
    27h 5m
    ₹659–5,082

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Bengaluru Kempegowdabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    28h 17m

  4. Drive  1,306.8 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai to Chidambaramcar car 1,306.8 km
    19h 7m
    ₹14,550–21,017

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane BOM - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    8h 15m
    ₹8,676–17,182

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BOM - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    8h 2m
    ₹6,296–12,132

  7. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane BOM - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain train
    11h 22m
    ₹7,771–15,017

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_VE A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    38h 7m

Mumbai to Chidambaram by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹659Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,170.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thane to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹650–5,000 and the journey takes 25h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dadar Chitra Cinema to Chidambaram via Bengaluru Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, KR Market, and Bengaluru in around 28h 17m.

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