There are 4 ways to get from Paramagudi to Chidambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Paramakkudi to Chidambaramtrain 16752 / ...
6h 56m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Ariyas Paramakudi to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
8h 40m₹421–1,148Drive 272.6 km
- Drive from Paramagudi to Chidambaramcar 272.6 km
4h 5m₹3,084–4,455Taxi
- Take the taxi from Paramagudi to Chidambaramtaxi 272.6 km
4h 5m₹4,100–4,900
Paramagudi to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paramagudi to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,200 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Paramagudi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Paramagudi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Ariyas Paramakudi and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paramakkudi and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Paramagudi and Chidambaram is 332 km. The road distance is 272.6 km.
The best way to get from Paramagudi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Paramakkudi to Chidambaram takes 6h 56m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Paramagudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Ariyas Paramakudi station.
Paramagudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Paramakkudi station.
The best way to get from Paramagudi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,200 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Paramagudi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Paramakkudi to Chidambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Ariyas Paramakudi to Chidambaram via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand and Mattuthavani in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Paramakkudi to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Rest Stop - Hotel Ariyas Paramakudi to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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Booking & Getting There
Paramagudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Paramagudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paramagudi to Chidambaram is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Paramagudi to Chidambaram.
There are 68+ hotels available in Chidambaram.









