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Morena to Chidambaram

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Morena, Madhya Pradesh to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu.

2195 kmDistance
43.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹83,862
Ertiga₹1,06,909
Innova₹1,11,519
Innova Crysta₹1,37,316
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,89,880

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,410
AC Seater₹3,950
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,510
AC Sleeper₹5,050
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,200
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Train
Sleeper₹1,350
Economy₹2,230
Third AC₹3,100
Second AC₹4,420
First AC₹6,180
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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: Morena to Chidambaram

2195 km · ~47h 14m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Morena

    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. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 439

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 589

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 739

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

  7. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 878

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1028

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1178

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

  10. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1317

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1467

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1617

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

  13. 139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1756

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1906

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2056

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

  16. 139 km · 2h 47m 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: Morena to Chidambaram

2195 km · ~48h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Morena

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

  2. Morena → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 732)

    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) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1463)

    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) · ~732 km

    ~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100

  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: Morena to Chidambaram

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 36m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12622 · Superfast
01:49 AMDhaulpur
22h 26m169 stops
12:15 AM+1dVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 1h 20m wait

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

1 change · 38h 49m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12652 · Sampark Kranti
11:17 AMDhaulpur
30h 58m281 stops
06:15 PM+1dChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 25m wait

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

1 change · 39h 31m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12652 · Sampark Kranti
11:17 AMDhaulpur
30h 58m281 stops
06:15 PM+1dChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 45m wait

Mannai Express#16179 · Express
10:00 PMChennai Egmore
4h 48m59 stops
02:48 AM+1dVithisvarankol

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.

Morena to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Morena to Chidambaram is about 2195 km by road, roughly 43.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2195 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹83,862 · Ertiga ₹1,06,909 · Innova ₹1,11,519 · Innova Crysta ₹1,37,316 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,89,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,410 · AC Seater ₹3,950 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,510 · AC Sleeper ₹5,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,200
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,350 · Economy ₹2,230 · Third AC ₹3,100 · Second AC ₹4,420 · First AC ₹6,180

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

  1. Chanderi260 km from Morena

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Satpura620 km from Morena

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Adilabad990 km from Morena

    Telangana

  4. Siddipet1220 km from Morena

    Telangana

  5. Nalgonda1375 km from Morena

    Telangana

  6. Tirumala1860 km from Morena

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Chidambaram

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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

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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 Morena → 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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