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Jamnagar to Chidambaram

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

2081 kmDistance
41.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹79,792
Ertiga₹1,01,642
Innova₹1,06,012
Innova Crysta₹1,30,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,80,304

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,290
AC Seater₹3,750
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,330
AC Sleeper₹4,790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,880
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Train
Sleeper₹1,280
Economy₹2,110
Third AC₹2,940
Second AC₹4,190
First AC₹5,860
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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: Jamnagar to Chidambaram

2081 km · ~44h 57m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jamnagar

    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. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 416

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 566

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 716

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

  7. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 832

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 982

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1132

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

  10. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1249

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1399

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1549

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

  13. 116 km · 2h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1665

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1815

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1965

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

  16. 116 km · 2h 19m 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: Jamnagar to Chidambaram

2081 km · ~46h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Jamnagar

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

  2. Jamnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 694)

    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) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1387)

    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) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  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: Jamnagar to Chidambaram

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 52h 22m in total

Okha Puri Weekly Express#18402 · Express
10:03 AMKanalas Jn
33h 2m234 stops
07:05 PM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 6h 30m wait

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

1 change · 57h 15m in total

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
09:20 PMHapa
44h 10m339 stops
05:30 PM+2dTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 3h 45m wait

Chendhur Express#16736 · Express
09:15 PMTirunelveli
9h 20m67 stops
06:35 AM+1dKille

1 change · 61h 37m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
08:25 AMKanalas Jn
45h 45m311 stops
06:10 AM+2dTirupati Main

Change trains at Tirupati Main — about 7h 25m wait

TIRUPATI - RAMESWARAM Exp#16779 · Express
01:35 PMTirupati Main
8h 27m57 stops
10:02 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.

Jamnagar to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jamnagar to Chidambaram is about 2081 km by road, roughly 41.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2081 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹79,792 · Ertiga ₹1,01,642 · Innova ₹1,06,012 · Innova Crysta ₹1,30,613 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,80,304
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,290 · AC Seater ₹3,750 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,330 · AC Sleeper ₹4,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,880
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,280 · Economy ₹2,110 · Third AC ₹2,940 · Second AC ₹4,190 · First AC ₹5,860

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 Jamnagar to Chidambaram. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Gir National Park220 km from Jamnagar

    Gujarat

  2. Mumbai640 km from Jamnagar

    Maharashtra

  3. Raigad770 km from Jamnagar

    Maharashtra

  4. Satara880 km from Jamnagar

    Maharashtra

  5. Badami1225 km from Jamnagar

    Karnataka

  6. Yelagiri1855 km from Jamnagar

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 Jamnagar → 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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