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Parbhani to Chidambaram

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

1209 kmDistance
24.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹41,995
Ertiga₹53,420
Innova₹55,706
Innova Crysta₹68,706
Tempo Traveller (12)₹94,550

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,330
AC Seater₹2,180
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,930
AC Sleeper₹2,780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,440
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Train
Sleeper₹760
Economy₹1,240
Third AC₹1,720
Second AC₹2,450
First AC₹3,420
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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: Parbhani to Chidambaram

1209 km · ~26h 11m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Parbhani

    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. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 403

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 553

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 703

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

  7. 103 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 806

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 956

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1106

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

  10. 103 km · 2h 4m 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: Parbhani to Chidambaram

1209 km · ~26h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Parbhani

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

  2. Parbhani → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~605 km

    ~13h 27m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,740

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 605)

    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) · ~605 km

    ~13h 27m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,740

  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: Parbhani to Chidambaram

Nearest railway stations: Parbhani Jn for Parbhani, Chidambaram for Chidambaram.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 10m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
09:52 AMDevalgaon Avchar
20h 18m136 stops
06:10 AM+1dTirupati 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

1 change · 36h 25m in total

Shirdi-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special#08568 · Express
02:00 AMDevalgaon Avchar
14h98 stops
04:00 PMVijayawada Jn

Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 9h 35m wait

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

1 change · 38h 51m in total

Okha-Rameswaram Express#16734 · Express
09:52 AMDevalgaon Avchar
28h 58m196 stops
02:50 PM+1dDindigul Jn

Change trains at Dindigul Jn — about 5h 25m 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.

Parbhani to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Parbhani to Chidambaram is about 1209 km by road, roughly 24.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1209 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹41,995 · Ertiga ₹53,420 · Innova ₹55,706 · Innova Crysta ₹68,706 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹94,550
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,330 · AC Seater ₹2,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,930 · AC Sleeper ₹2,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,440
  • Train: Sleeper ₹760 · Economy ₹1,240 · Third AC ₹1,720 · Second AC ₹2,450 · First AC ₹3,420

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

  1. Bidar220 km from Parbhani

    Karnataka

  2. Kurnool530 km from Parbhani

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kadapa Airport745 km from Parbhani

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Vellore975 km from Parbhani

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 Parbhani → Chidambaram → next stop route.

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About 105 km by road

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About 120 km by road

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About 150 km by road

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