There are 5 ways to get from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pavurchutram to Chidambaramtrain 20684
9h 13m₹300–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Idaikal to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
10h 42m₹1,212–2,396Drive 428.7 km
- Drive from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaramcar 428.7 km
6h 35m₹4,805–6,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaramtaxi 428.7 km
6h 35m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Pavurchutram to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 9m₹8,320–19,522
Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Idaikal and arriving at Chidambaram via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pavurchutram and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Pavoorchatram and Chidambaram is 528 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.
The best way to get from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
The train from Pavurchutram to Chidambaram takes 9h 13m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Idaikal station.
Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pavurchutram station.
The best way to get from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 42m.
What companies run services between Pavoorchatram, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pavurchutram to Chidambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram via Idaikal and Mattuthavani in around 10h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pavurchutram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Pavurchutram to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Idaikal to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–850
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram is 429 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Pavoorchatram to Chidambaram.
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