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Morbi to Chidambaram

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

2053 kmDistance
41.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹78,792
Ertiga₹1,00,349
Innova₹1,04,660
Innova Crysta₹1,28,966
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,77,952

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,260
AC Seater₹3,700
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,280
AC Sleeper₹4,720
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,800
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Train
Sleeper₹1,260
Economy₹2,080
Third AC₹2,900
Second AC₹4,140
First AC₹5,780
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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: Morbi to Chidambaram

2053 km · ~44h 24m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Morbi

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 821

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 971

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1121

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

  10. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1232

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1532

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

  13. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1642

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1792

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1942

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

  16. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Morbi to Chidambaram

2053 km · ~45h 36m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Morbi

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

  2. Morbi → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~684 km

    ~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 684)

    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) · ~684 km

    ~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1369)

    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) · ~684 km

    ~15h 12m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,970

  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: Morbi to Chidambaram

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.

Morbi to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Morbi to Chidambaram is about 2053 km by road, roughly 41.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2053 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹78,792 · Ertiga ₹1,00,349 · Innova ₹1,04,660 · Innova Crysta ₹1,28,966 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,77,952
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,260 · AC Seater ₹3,700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,280 · AC Sleeper ₹4,720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,260 · Economy ₹2,080 · Third AC ₹2,900 · Second AC ₹4,140 · First AC ₹5,780

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

  1. Sihor225 km from Morbi

    Gujarat

  2. Daman445 km from Morbi

    Daman and Diu

  3. Malshej Ghat645 km from Morbi

    Maharashtra

  4. Vijayapura1095 km from Morbi

    Karnataka

  5. Ballari1390 km from Morbi

    Karnataka

  6. Yelagiri1830 km from Morbi

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

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