There are 7 ways to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sengottai to Chidambaramtrain 20684
9h 38m₹300–2,400Bus 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₹4,932–7,123Taxi
- 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
7h 31m₹8,776–18,299Bus
- 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
9h 29m₹8,327–21,573
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sengottai and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Sengottai and Chidambaram is 546 km. The road distance is 435.9 km.
The best way to get from Sengottai to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Sengottai to Chidambaram takes 9h 38m including transfers and departs three times a week.
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 which takes 9h 38m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Sengottai, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sengottai to Chidambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 38m. 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
- ₹6,000–12,000
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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Sengottai to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shenkottai to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- 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 Chidambaram 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 68+ hotels available in Chidambaram.