Dibrugarh to Chidambaram
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dibrugarh, Assam to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Dibrugarh to Chidambaram
3108 km · ~66h 50m · About 62h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dibrugarh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 444Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 594Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 744Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 888Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1188Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1332Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1482Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1632Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1776Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2076Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2220Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2370Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2664Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2814Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2964Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km · 2h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChidambaramChidambaram, 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: Dibrugarh to Chidambaram
3108 km · ~69h 4m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dibrugarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dibrugarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dibrugarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 777)
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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1554)
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.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2331)
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.
- change point 3 → Chidambaram
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~777 km
~17h 16m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,230
- 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: Dibrugarh to Chidambaram
Nearest railway stations: Dibrugarh for Dibrugarh, Chidambaram for Chidambaram.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 67h 55m in total
Change trains at Bhubaneswar — about 4h 5m wait
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.
Dibrugarh to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dibrugarh to Chidambaram is about 3108 km by road, roughly 62.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3108 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹1,07,060 · Ertiga ₹1,36,431 · Innova ₹1,42,305 · Innova Crysta ₹1,75,275 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,42,165
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,420 · AC Seater ₹5,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,970 · AC Sleeper ₹7,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,750
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,890 · Economy ₹3,140 · Third AC ₹4,380 · Second AC ₹6,250 · First AC ₹8,730
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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Dibrugarh to Chidambaram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Dimapur275 km from Dibrugarh
Nagaland
- Silchar475 km from Dibrugarh
Assam
- Dharmanagar580 km from Dibrugarh
Tripura
- Melaghar755 km from Dibrugarh
Tripura
Hotels in Chidambaram
Comfortable 3-star stays in Chidambaram. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.
3 Star Hotel
Chidambaram
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
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
Extend Your Trip
Add a nearby place to your Chidambaram trip and see the full Dibrugarh → Chidambaram → next stop route.
Chidambaram → Kumbakonam
About 75 km by road
Chidambaram → Velankanni
About 105 km by road
Chidambaram → Tiruvannamalai
About 150 km by road
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