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Noida to Chidambaram

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

2497 kmDistance
49.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹95,643
Ertiga₹1,21,861
Innova₹1,27,105
Innova Crysta₹1,56,574
Tempo Traveller (12)₹2,16,248

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,750
AC Seater₹4,490
Non-AC Sleeper₹4,000
AC Sleeper₹5,740
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7,040
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Train
Sleeper₹1,530
Economy₹2,530
Third AC₹3,530
Second AC₹5,020
First AC₹7,020
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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: Noida to Chidambaram

2497 km · ~53h 56m · About 50h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Noida

    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

    Overnight halt around km 2081

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2231

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2381

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

  19. 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: Noida to Chidambaram

2497 km · ~55h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Noida

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

  2. Noida → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~832 km

    ~18h 29m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 832)

    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) · ~832 km

    ~18h 29m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1665)

    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) · ~832 km

    ~18h 29m|Tentative fare ₹920–₹2,380

  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: Noida to Chidambaram

Nearest railway stations: Delhi H Nizamuddin for Noida, Chidambaram for Chidambaram.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 39h 55m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12622 · Superfast
10:30 PMNew Delhi
25h 45m201 stops
12:15 AM+2dVijayawada 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 · 42h 41m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12652 · Sampark Kranti
07:25 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
34h 50m313 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 · 43h 23m in total

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - MADURAI Tamil Nadu S Kranti#12652 · Sampark Kranti
07:25 AMDelhi H Nizamuddin
34h 50m313 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.

Noida to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Noida to Chidambaram is about 2497 km by road, roughly 49.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2497 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹95,643 · Ertiga ₹1,21,861 · Innova ₹1,27,105 · Innova Crysta ₹1,56,574 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹2,16,248
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,750 · AC Seater ₹4,490 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · AC Sleeper ₹5,740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,040
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,530 · Economy ₹2,530 · Third AC ₹3,530 · Second AC ₹5,020 · First AC ₹7,020

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

  1. Fatehpur Sikri210 km from Noida

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. Chanderi560 km from Noida

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. Satpura925 km from Noida

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karimnagar1480 km from Noida

    Telangana

  5. Nalgonda1680 km from Noida

    Telangana

  6. Vellore2270 km from Noida

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 Noida → 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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