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How to get fromVaranasi to Chidambaramby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VNS - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train
    7h 14m
    ₹8,794–15,957

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chidambaramtrain train 16368
    41h 5m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    46h 48m

  4. Drive  1,934.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Chidambaramcar car 1,934.4 km
    29h 53m
    ₹21,658–31,284

  5. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane VNS - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus
    9h 1m
    ₹15,144–25,297

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane VNS - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain train
    9h 32m
    ₹12,174–20,507

Varanasi to Chidambaram by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration41h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,665.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 41h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 46h 48m.

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