There are 7 ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Pondicherry, bus
best- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VTZ - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
7h 58m₹11,822–23,917Train
cheapest- Take the train from Duvvada to Chidambaramtrain 20896
16h 42m₹652–3,903Bus
- Take the bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
20h 46mDrive 979.8 km
- Drive from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaramcar 979.8 km
14h 55m₹11,034–15,938Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VTZ - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
6h 57m₹5,472–14,577Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VTZ - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
8h 27m₹10,852–17,127Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
23h 37m₹1,613–5,856
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,900 and takes 16h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Duvvada and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.
The distance between Visakhapatnam and Chidambaram is 821 km. The road distance is 979.8 km.
The best way to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 16h 42m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by KKaveri Travels, depart from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Duvvada station.
The best way to get from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 16h 42m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 46m.
What companies run services between Visakhapatnam, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Duvvada to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹480–3,700 and the journey takes 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 20h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Pondicherry via Vijayawada, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–25,000
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Duvvada to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–3,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹480–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
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More Questions & Answers
Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by KKaveri Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram is 980 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Visakhapatnam to Chidambaram.
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