There are 5 ways to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Chidambaramtrain 20684
2h 54m₹769–1,843Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vedaranyam to Velankannibus
- Take the train from Vellankanni to Chidambaramtrain 16176 / ...
4h 45m₹170–1,711Bus
- Take the bus from Vedaranyam to Velankannibus
- Take the bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
5h 10mDrive 130.4 km
- Drive from Vedaranyam to Chidambaramcar 130.4 km
1h 55m₹1,463–2,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vedaranyam to Chidambaramtaxi 130.4 km
1h 55m₹2,200–2,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vedaranyam and arriving at Chidambaram via Velankanni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tiruturaipundi Junction and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Vedaranyam and Chidambaram is 135 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.
The best way to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Vedaranyam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vedaranyam station.
Vedaranyam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruturaipundi Junction station.
The best way to get from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Vedaranyam, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Chidambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram via Velankanni and Velankanni Bus stand in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vellankanni to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vedaranyam to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹29–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vedaranyam to Velankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹29–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Velankanni Bus stand to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,700
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Booking & Getting There
Vedaranyam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Velankanni station.
Vedaranyam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vedaranyam to Chidambaram is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Vedaranyam to Chidambaram.
There are 65+ hotels available in Chidambaram.











