Chennai to Chidambaram Distance
The road distance between Chennai and Chidambaram is approximately 200+ km, and the drive usually takes around 5 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Travellers can also opt for bus services, which generally take 6 hours, while trains complete the journey in approximately 3 hours, subject to the chosen service and route. The fastest way to reach Chidambaram takes approximately 3 hours. If you're planning a road trip, check weather and traffic updates before your journey, as monsoon showers or winter snowfall in hilly regions can increase travel time.

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Chennai
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
2h 43m
₹125
Onwards
Chennai
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
5h 20m
₹450
Onwards
Chennai
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
4h 40m
₹2,829
Onwards
Via Viluppuram
Chennai
Viluppuram
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
2h 58m
₹145
Onwards
Chennai
Viluppuram
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
5h 18m
₹509
Onwards
Chennai
Viluppuram
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
3h 51m
₹2,632
Onwards
Via Mayiladuthurai
Chennai
Mayiladuthurai
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
4h 36m
₹180
Onwards
Via Vriddhachalam
Chennai
Vriddhachalam
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
3h 26m
₹2,132
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Via Sirkazhi
Chennai
Sirkazhi
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
6h 41m
₹545
Onwards
Via Pondicherry
Chennai
Pondicherry
Chidambaram
Approx Travel Time
5h 39m
₹2,280
Onwards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Chennai and Chidambaram?
The distance between Chennai and Chidambaram is approximately 200+ km by road.
What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Chennai and Chidambaram?
The straight-line distance is approximately 150+ km.
How long does it take to travel from Chennai to Chidambaram by road?
It takes around 5 hours by road.
What is the distance from Chennai to Chidambaram via Viluppuram?
Via Viluppuram, the distance is approximately 200+ km, taking around 3 hours.
Is there a train from Chennai to Chidambaram?
Yes, trains run between Chennai and Chidambaram, covering approximately 150+ km in around 3 hours.
How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Chidambaram?
Costs vary by mode — approximately ₹450+ by bus and ₹2800+ by cab.
Does travel time between Chennai and Chidambaram vary by season?
Yes, travel time can increase during monsoon or winter due to road conditions in hilly or mountainous stretches.
What is the driving distance vs. straight-line distance between Chennai and Chidambaram?
The driving distance is 200+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 150+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.
What are the major restaurants on the way from Chennai to Chidambaram by road?
Major restaurants on the road route from Chennai to Chidambaram include: • Archana Garden Restaurant • Amma Bhavan • Hotel Vasantha Bhavan • Café Udupi Ruchi • Highway Nest
Routes Connecting Chennai
Routes From Chennai
Routes Connecting Chidambaram
Routes From Chidambaram
- Chidambaram to Bandikui
- Chidambaram to Chopda
- Chidambaram to Venkatagiri
- Chidambaram to Dhari
- Chidambaram to Bhandara
- Chidambaram to Jajpur
- Chidambaram to Cuttack
- Chidambaram to Kadur
- Chidambaram to Bharthana
- Chidambaram to Sakleshpur
- Chidambaram to Guruvayoor
- Chidambaram to Loharu
- Chidambaram to Dhule
- Chidambaram to Dalmau
- Chidambaram to Kathgodam
Routes To Chidambaram
- Tekkali to Chidambaram
- Erode to Chidambaram
- Aizawl to Chidambaram
- Nellore to Chidambaram
- Badrinath to Chidambaram
- Khajuraho to Chidambaram
- Ranni to Chidambaram
- Thiruvananthapuram to Chidambaram
- Jhansi to Chidambaram
- Sehore to Chidambaram
- Ambaji to Chidambaram
- Radhanpur to Chidambaram
- Hindupur to Chidambaram
- Kolkata to Chidambaram
- Gadwal to Chidambaram

