There are 4 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 53m₹296–2,366Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 41mDrive 149.7 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Chidambaramcar 149.7 km
2h 12m₹1,674–2,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Chidambaramtaxi 149.7 km
2h 12m₹3,100–3,800
Vazhapadi to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Chidambaram is 246 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vazhapadi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Vazhapadi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Chidambaram via Villupuram Jn in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vazhapadi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Vazhapadi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Chidambaram is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Vazhapadi to Chidambaram.
There are 62+ hotels available in Chidambaram.