There are 8 ways to get from Sulur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Irugur to Thanjavurtrain 12084
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
8h₹630–3,143Bus
- Take the bus from Palladam to Power House Essarbus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
12h 9mDrive 325.3 km
- Drive from Sulur to Chidambaramcar 325.3 km
4h 36m₹3,679–5,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sulur to Chidambaramtaxi 325.3 km
4h 36m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
5h 50m₹5,716–14,865Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sulur Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank to Karurbus
- Take the train from Karur to Chidambaramtrain 16232
9h 8mFly to Pondicherry, bus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane CJB - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
7h 37m₹10,566–21,205Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 38m₹6,596–23,415
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sulur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Sulur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sulur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sulur Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palladam and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sulur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Irugur and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Sulur and Chidambaram is 391 km. The road distance is 325.3 km.
The best way to get from Sulur to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Sulur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Sulur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Palladam station.
Sulur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Irugur station.
The best way to get from Sulur to Chidambaram is to train which takes 8h and costs ₹600 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Sulur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sulur to Chidambaram via Irugur and Thanjavur in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sulur Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Palladam, Power House Essar, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Pondicherry via Chennai International Airport, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–19,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Irugur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- 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
Train from Karur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Palladam to Power House Essar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Sulur Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 14 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sulur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Power House Essar station.
Sulur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sulur to Chidambaram is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Sulur to Chidambaram.
There are 68+ hotels available in Chidambaram.







