There are 4 ways to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
2h 7mLine 06416 train, line 06690 train
cheapest- Take the train from Swamimalai to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06416 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Chidambaramtrain 06690 / ...
3h 17m₹240–1,877Drive 73.9 km
- Drive from Swāmimalai to Chidambaramcar 73.9 km
1h 5m₹835–1,206Taxi
- Take the taxi from Swāmimalai to Chidambaramtaxi 73.9 km
1h 5m₹1,500–1,800
Swāmimalai to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram is to line 06416 train and line 06690 train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Swamimalai and arriving at Chidambaram via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Swāmimalai and Chidambaram is 79 km. The road distance is 73.9 km.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Swāmimalai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Swāmimalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Swamimalai station.
The best way to get from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 06416 train and line 06690 train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Swāmimalai, India and Chidambaram, India?
Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swamimalai to Chidambaram via Mayiladuturai J in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Swamimalai to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Swāmimalai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Swāmimalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swāmimalai to Chidambaram is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Swāmimalai to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.