There are 8 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Virudhunagar
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jntrain 06664 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
8h 48m₹368–2,859Bus
- 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 38mDrive 389.8 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Chidambaramcar 389.8 km
5h 58m₹4,395–6,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Chidambaramtaxi 389.8 km
5h 58m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 30m₹8,565–14,141Train
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
10h 5m₹376–2,888Train, bus
- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
10h 19mTaxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil 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 26m₹9,485–20,955
Sankarankovil to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Chidambaram via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Chidambaram is 441 km. The road distance is 389.8 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Sankarankovil to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram is to train via Virudhunagar which takes 8h 48m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram via Virudunagar Jn in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- 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 Sankarankovil to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
Train from Sankarankovil to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Sankarankovil to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- 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 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Chidambaram bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Chidambaram is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Sankarankovil to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.






