Distance from Chidambaram to Nearby Places

Chidambaram is surrounded by various important cities such as Madurai, Chennai, Rameswaram and Bangalore.  The city offers its people with excellent transportation facilities making easier for them to travel hassle free. Chidambaram is a known tourist destination among the Indians and also the most sacred places for the worship of Lord Shiva. International tourists flock to Chidambaram every year to pay their respects and prayers in the temples and are greeted graciously because of the efficient transport services.

It is important for the travelers to calculate the distance and time taken to travel to the city. By checking the distance chart, one can plan accordingly. Let us have a quick glance at the distance taken from Chidambaram to reach other important and major cities of India.

Distance from Chidambaram to Cuddalore
Distance: 43.5 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: About 1 hour
Bus fare: Rs. 32
Time taken to travel by Train: A direct train is available. It takes around 54 minutes to reach Cuddalore and the train fare is Rs.45.
Available trains: Pamani Express, Uzhavan Express, Tpty Mdu Express, Rameswaram Express, Bsb Rmm Express

Distance from Chidambaram to Pondicherry
Distance: 62 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: 2 hours
Bus fare: Rs. 80-100
Time taken to travel by Train: About 1 hour and 30 minutes are taken to reach the destination and costs about Rs. 120
Available trains: Cape Pdy Express

Distance from Chidambaram to Chennai
Distance: 232 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: 4 hours
Bus fare: Rs. 250-300
Time taken to travel by Train: Multiple trains are available which take about4 hours and 10 minutes to reach Chennai. The fare fluctuates from Rs. 150-180.
Available Trains: Chennai Express, Mannai Express, Tcn Chennai Express

Distance from Chidambaram to Tirupathy
Distance: 300 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: 5 hours
Bus fare: Rs. 450-470
Time taken to travel by Trains: It takes about 5 hours and 15 minutes roughly to reach your destination. The cost will be around Rs. 200.
Available trains: Tirupati Express, Mdu Tpty Express

Distance from Chidambaram to Madurai
Distance: 301 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: 5 hours
Bus fare: Rs.500
Time taken to travel by Train: It takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes to get to Madurai via a train and the normal fare ranges from Rs. 180-200.
Available trains: Madurai Express, Tpty Mdu Express, Tiruchendur Express

Distance from Chidambaram to Rameswaram
Distance: 330 kilometers
Time taken to travel by bus: 7 hours
Bus fare: Rs. 570
Time taken to travel by Train: It takes about 6 hours and 45 minutes to reach Rameswaram by train and costs about Rs. 230.
Available trains: Rameswaram Express, Tpty Mdu Express, Bsb Rmm Express


Distance from Chidambaram to Bangalore
Distance: 340 kilometers
Time taken to travel bus: 7.5 hours
Bus fare: Rs.600
Time taken to travel by Train: It will take about 7 hours to reach Bangalore from Chidambaram and you have to exchange trains from a connecting train station. Cost of travelling can range from Rs.230-350.
Available trains: Tirupati Express-Lalbagh Express (Connecting station at Katpadi), Tiruapti Express- Tpty Ypr Express (Connecting station at Tirupati)