There are 8 ways to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
9h 20m₹388–3,029Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus
12h 12mDrive 435.9 km
- Drive from Sengottai to Chidambaramcar 435.9 km
6h 43m₹4,900–7,078Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Chidambaramtaxi 435.9 km
6h 43m₹9,500–12,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Sengottai to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
8h 21m₹8,276–14,800Train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848 / ...
10h 57m₹393–3,011Bus
- Take the bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
12h 30m₹423–1,080Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
10h 19m₹8,327–20,573
Sengottai to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sengottai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Shenkottai and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sengottai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sengottai and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Sengottai and Chidambaram is 486 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Sengottai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shenkottai station.
Sengottai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sengottai station.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Sengottai, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Sengottai to Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenkottai to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sengottai to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Sengottai to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sengottai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Sengottai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sengottai to Chidambaram is 436 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Sengottai to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.