There are 8 ways to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16731 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
6h 37m₹341–2,755Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
9hDrive 341 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Chidambaramcar 341 km
5h 14m₹3,893–5,623Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Chidambaramtaxi 341 km
5h 14m₹7,500–9,000Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 40m₹5,457–14,608Train via Karur
- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Chidambaramtrain 16232
10h 5m₹369–2,859Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Pollachi, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 59mBus, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CJB - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
10h 27m₹10,307–20,948
Pollachi to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Pollachi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Pollachi and Chidambaram is 371 km. The road distance is 341 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Pollachi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Thanjavur, which costs and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Pollachi Jn to Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pollachi to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 9h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
Train from Pollachi Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Pollachi to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Pollachi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Chidambaram is 341 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Pollachi to Chidambaram.
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