What is the cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹7,000 and takes 32h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹20,000.

Is there a direct bus between Ranchi and Chidambaram?

No, there is no direct bus from Ranchi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ranchi, Jharkhand and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Ranchi and Chidambaram?

No, there is no direct train from Ranchi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Hatia and arriving at Chidambaram via Gudur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 21m.

How far is it from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

The distance between Ranchi and Chidambaram is 1469 km. The road distance is 1780.4 km.

How do I travel from Ranchi to Chidambaram without a car?

The best way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 32h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000.

How long does it take to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Chidambaram bus from?

Ranchi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Shree Savariya Travels and Transport, depart from Ranchi, Jharkhand station.

Where do I catch the Ranchi to Chidambaram train from?

Ranchi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hatia station.

Train or bus from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

The best way to get from Ranchi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 32h 21m and costs ₹850 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 38m.

Where does the Ranchi to Chidambaram bus arrive?

Ranchi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Shree Savariya Travels and Transport, arrive at Bhubaneswar, Odisha station.

Where does the Ranchi to Chidambaram train arrive?

Ranchi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gudur Jn station.

Can I drive from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Chidambaram is 1780 km. It takes approximately 26h 50m to drive from Ranchi to Chidambaram.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ranchi to Chidambaram?

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Where can I stay near Chidambaram?

There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.

Ranchi to Chidambaram - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Pondicherry, bus
best
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXR - PNY
2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
8h 7m
₹12,978–33,101
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hatia to Gudur Jntrain 12835 / ...
2. Take the train from Gudur Jn to Chidambaramtrain 20896 / ...
32h 21m
₹890–6,765
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus
2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
3. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
40h 38m
Drive 1,780.4 km
1. Drive from Ranchi to Chidambaramcar 1,780.4 km
26h 50m
₹20,022–28,920
Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXR - MAA
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 45m
₹8,128–19,761
Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXR - TRZ
2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
9h 46m
₹11,008–21,311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ranchi to Chennai Centraltrain 13351
2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
37h 1m

Ranchi to Chidambaram by train

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32h 21mAverage Duration

₹890Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,469.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hatia to Chidambaram via Gudur Jn in around 32h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi, Jharkhand to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 40h 38m.

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