There are 7 ways to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
17h 40m₹1,238–3,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain
18h 25m₹590–4,596Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the train from Baiyyappanahali to Chidambaramtrain 16529
18h 6m₹683–3,222Drive 610.6 km
- Drive from Shivamogga to Chidambaramcar 610.6 km
9h 24m₹6,884–9,944Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Chidambaramtaxi 610.6 km
9h 24m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane RQY - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
24h 23m₹7,864–27,557Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 11m₹4,314–7,217
Shivamogga to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 18h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shivamogga to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Shivamogga and arriving at Chidambaram via Bangalore and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Shivamogga to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Shimoga Town and arriving at Chidambaram via Birur Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Shivamogga and Chidambaram is 648 km. The road distance is 610.6 km.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 17h 40m to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Shivamogga to Chidambaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shivamogga station.
Shivamogga to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shimoga Town station.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Shivamogga, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Shivamogga to Chidambaram via Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore, Bangalore, and Puducherry in around 17h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shimoga Town to Chidambaram via Birur Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 18h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–25,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–28,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–25,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Baiyyappanahali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- 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)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Birur Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shivamogga to Chidambaram bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore station.
Shivamogga to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shivamogga to Chidambaram is 611 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Shivamogga to Chidambaram.
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