There are 4 ways to get from Vallam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 06018 / ...
2h 33m₹495–1,620Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Chidambarambus
3h 25m₹446–1,120Drive 118 km
- Drive from Vallam to Chidambaramcar 118 km
1h 45m₹1,319–1,905Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vallam to Chidambaramtaxi 118 km
1h 45m₹2,100–2,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vallam to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vallam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Vallam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vallam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Vallam and Chidambaram is 119 km. The road distance is 118 km.
The best way to get from Vallam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Vallam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vallam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thanjavur station.
Vallam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Vallam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Thanjavur to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹90–700 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Vallam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Vallam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vallam to Chidambaram is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Vallam to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.