There are 7 ways to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
7h 58m₹345–2,690Bus
- Take the bus from Viruthunagar to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 38mDrive 342.3 km
- Drive from Sivakasi to Chidambaramcar 342.3 km
5h 12m₹3,856–5,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sivakasi to Chidambaramtaxi 342.3 km
5h 12m₹5,000–6,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Sivakasi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
7h 43m₹6,846–12,110Train via Mayiladuthurai
- Take the train from Sivakasi to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
9h 17m₹354–2,719Train, bus
- Take the train from Sivakasi to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 31m
Sivakasi to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram is to train via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sivakasi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Viruthunagar 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 Sivakasi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sivakasi and arriving at Chidambaram via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Sivakasi and Chidambaram is 380 km. The road distance is 342.3 km.
The best way to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Sivakasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Viruthunagar station.
Sivakasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Virudunagar Jn station.
The best way to get from Sivakasi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Sivakasi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Virudunagar Jn to Chidambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tiruttangal to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Virudunagar Jn, Viruthunagar, Madurai, 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
- ₹5,000–8,500
- 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 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 Sivakasi to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Sivakasi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Viruthunagar to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sivakasi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Sivakasi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sivakasi to Chidambaram is 342 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Sivakasi to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.