There are 8 ways to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Dindigul Jntrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
9h 8m₹763–3,464Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 49mDrive 396.3 km
- Drive from Puliyangudi to Chidambaramcar 396.3 km
6h 23m₹4,463–6,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Chidambaramtaxi 396.3 km
6h 23m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 43m₹9,876–21,418Train
- Take the train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
10h 26m₹773–3,414Train, bus
- Take the train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 40mTaxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Puliyangudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 53m₹8,724–14,330
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pmbakvl Shandy and arriving at Chidambaram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Puliyangudi and Chidambaram is 461 km. The road distance is 396.3 km.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Puliyangudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Puliyangudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pmbakvl Shandy station.
The best way to get from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Puliyangudi, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram via Pmbakvl Shandy and Dindigul Jn in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Dindigul Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
Train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Pmbakvl Shandy to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Puliyangudi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Puliyangudi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puliyangudi to Chidambaram is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Puliyangudi to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.






