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Beawar to Chidambaram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Beawar, Rajasthan to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

2248 kmDistance
45 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹86,254
Ertiga₹1,09,858
Innova₹1,14,578
Innova Crysta₹1,41,182
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,94,832

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,470
AC Seater₹4,050
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,600
AC Sleeper₹5,170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,340
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Train
Sleeper₹1,380
Economy₹2,280
Third AC₹3,180
Second AC₹4,530
First AC₹6,320
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Beawar to Chidambaram

2248 km · ~48h 18m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Beawar

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 899

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1049

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1349

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1499

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1649

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1798

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1948

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2098

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chidambaram

    Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Beawar to Chidambaram

2248 km · ~49h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Beawar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Beawar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Beawar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 749)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chidambaram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1499)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chidambaram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Chidambaram

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km

    ~16h 39m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150

  7. Arrive in Chidambaram

    Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Beawar to Chidambaram

Nearest railway stations: Beawar for Beawar, Chidambaram for Chidambaram.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 57h 39m in total

Ahmedabad-Udhampur Janmabhoomi Express#19107 · Express
04:27 PMBar
33m50 stops
05:00 PMJodhpur Jn

Change trains at Jodhpur Jn — about 4h 15m wait

JODHPUR - CHENNAI EGMORE Exp#16126 · Express
09:15 PMJodhpur Jn
43h 40m362 stops
04:55 PM+2dChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 4h 45m wait

Chennai Egmore-Rameshwaram Express#16701 · Express
09:40 PMChennai Egmore
4h 26m59 stops
02:06 AM+1dVithisvarankol

2 changes · 62h 29m in total

Ahmadabad-New Delhi Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Expres#12957 · Rajdhani
11:56 PMBar
7h 29m81 stops
07:25 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 5h 35m wait

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express#12282 · Duronto
01:00 PMNew Delhi
22h 5m244 stops
11:05 AM+1dBhubaneswar

Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 55m wait

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
12:00 PMBhubaneswar
26h 25m256 stops
02:25 PM+1dVithisvarankol

2 changes · 62h 29m in total

Ahmadabad-New Delhi Swarna Jayanti Rajdhani Expres#12957 · Rajdhani
11:56 PMBar
7h 29m81 stops
07:25 AM+1dNew Delhi

Change trains at New Delhi — about 11h 15m wait

GrandTrunk Express#12616 · Superfast
06:40 PMNew Delhi
28h 35m201 stops
11:15 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 2h 20m wait

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
01:35 AMVijayawada Jn
12h 50m135 stops
02:25 PMVithisvarankol

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Beawar to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Beawar to Chidambaram is about 2248 km by road, roughly 45 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2248 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹86,254 · Ertiga ₹1,09,858 · Innova ₹1,14,578 · Innova Crysta ₹1,41,182 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,94,832
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,470 · AC Seater ₹4,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,530 · First AC ₹6,320

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Want the full Chidambaram guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chidambaram.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Beawar to Chidambaram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Chittorgarh180 km from Beawar

    Rajasthan

  2. Ujjain465 km from Beawar

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maheshwar590 km from Beawar

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Aundha Nagnath1015 km from Beawar

    Maharashtra

  5. Kurnool1570 km from Beawar

    Andhra Pradesh

  6. Vellore2015 km from Beawar

Hotels in Chidambaram

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Things to Do in Chidambaram

Explore the Thillai Nataraja Temple

Spend time marveling at the intricate architecture, the 108 karana sculptures, and the sacred sanctum. Don't miss the Raja Sabha, a hall of 1000 pillars, and the…

2-3 hours

Witness the Chidambara Rahasyam

Visit the inner sanctum to see the empty space behind the curtain, symbolizing the formless cosmic ether. This is the temple's most profound and unique feature.

30 minutes

Attend the Arudra Darshan Festival

If visiting in December/January, participate in the grand festival celebrating Nataraja's cosmic dance, with processions and special rituals.

Full day

Take a Boat Ride in Pichavaram Mangroves

Drive to Pichavaram and hire a boat to glide through the winding canals of this vast mangrove forest, a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

2-3 hours

Watch a Bharatanatyam Performance

During the Natyanjali festival or at local cultural events, witness classical dance performances that pay homage to the temple's artistic heritage.

1-2 hours

Visit the Sivaganga and Parvati Tanks

Circumambulate the temple's sacred water tanks, which are believed to have healing properties and are integral to the temple's rituals.

1 hour

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Suggested Chidambaram Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Check-in and rest
  • Explore Thillai Nataraja Temple
  • Witness evening aarti

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning darshan at Sivakami Amman Temple
  • Study the 108 karana sculptures
  • Boat ride at Pichavaram Mangroves

Day 3Day 3

  • Final darshan at Thillai Nataraja Temple
  • Visit the temple tank and art gallery
  • Shop for souvenirs
Full 3-day itinerary →

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Chidambaram trip and see the full Beawar → Chidambaram → next stop route.

Chidambaram → Kumbakonam

About 75 km by road

Chidambaram → Velankanni

About 105 km by road

Chidambaram → Thanjavur

About 120 km by road

Chidambaram → Tiruvannamalai

About 150 km by road

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