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Navsari to Chidambaram

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

1669 kmDistance
33.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹57,675
Ertiga₹73,447
Innova₹76,602
Innova Crysta₹94,399
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,30,226

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,840
AC Seater₹3,000
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,670
AC Sleeper₹3,840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,720
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Train
Sleeper₹1,030
Economy₹1,700
Third AC₹2,370
Second AC₹3,370
First AC₹4,700
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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: Navsari to Chidambaram

1669 km · ~36h 3m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Navsari

    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. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 417

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 567

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 717

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

  7. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 835

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 985

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1135

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

  10. 117 km · 2h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1252

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1402

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1552

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

  13. 117 km · 2h 21m 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: Navsari to Chidambaram

1669 km · ~37h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Navsari

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

  2. Navsari → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km

    ~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 835)

    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 → Chidambaram

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~835 km

    ~18h 33m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,390

  5. 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: Navsari to Chidambaram

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 45m in total

Hapa-Tirunelveli Express#12998 · Superfast
07:50 AMBhestan
33h 40m253 stops
05:30 PM+1dTirunelveli

Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 3h 45m wait

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

1 change · 47h 48m in total

Bhavnagar(T)-Kakinada Town Express#17203 · Express
02:37 PMBhestan
26h 10m183 stops
04:47 PM+1dKrishna Canal

Change trains at Krishna Canal — about 8h 52m wait

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
01:39 AMKrishna Canal
12h 46m134 stops
02:25 PMVithisvarankol

1 change · 58h 6m in total

OKHA - TUTICORIN Exp#19568 · Express
02:37 PMBhestan
35h 38m250 stops
02:15 AM+2dDindigul Jn

Change trains at Dindigul Jn — about 18h wait

RAMESWARAM - TIRUPATI Exp#16780 · Express
08:15 PMDindigul Jn
4h 28m45 stops
12:43 AM+1dKille

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.

Navsari to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Navsari to Chidambaram is about 1669 km by road, roughly 33.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1669 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,675 · Ertiga ₹73,447 · Innova ₹76,602 · Innova Crysta ₹94,399 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,30,226
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,840 · AC Seater ₹3,000 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,720
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,030 · Economy ₹1,700 · Third AC ₹2,370 · Second AC ₹3,370 · First AC ₹4,700

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

  1. Nashik180 km from Navsari

    Maharashtra

  2. Vijayapura710 km from Navsari

    Karnataka

  3. Ballari1005 km from Navsari

    Karnataka

  4. Kolar1340 km from Navsari

    Karnataka

  5. Tiruvannamalai1520 km from Navsari

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 Navsari → 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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