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Rewa to Chidambaram

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

1912 kmDistance
38.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹73,258
Ertiga₹93,334
Innova₹97,350
Innova Crysta₹1,19,926
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,65,608

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,100
AC Seater₹3,440
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,060
AC Sleeper₹4,400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,400
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Train
Sleeper₹1,180
Economy₹1,940
Third AC₹2,710
Second AC₹3,850
First AC₹5,380
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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: Rewa to Chidambaram

1912 km · ~41h 34m · About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rewa

    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. 82 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 382

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 532

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 682

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

  7. 82 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 765

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 915

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1065

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

  10. 82 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1147

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1297

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1447

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

  13. 82 km · 1h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1530

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1680

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1830

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

  16. 82 km · 1h 39m 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: Rewa to Chidambaram

1912 km · ~42h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rewa

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

  2. Rewa → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~956 km

    ~21h 15m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 956)

    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) · ~956 km

    ~21h 15m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730

  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: Rewa to Chidambaram

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 42h 20m in total

REWA - BHOPAL HABIBGANJ Rewanchal Exp#12186 · Superfast
08:05 PMRewa
7h 25m46 stops
03:30 AM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 2h 41m wait

Tamil Nadu Express#12622 · Superfast
06:11 AMBina Jn
18h 4m132 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

2 changes · 49h 57m in total

REWA - BHOPAL HABIBGANJ Rewanchal Exp#12186 · Superfast
08:05 PMRewa
9h 40m67 stops
05:45 AM+1dBhopal Jn

Change trains at Bhopal Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Jaipur-Coimbatore Express#12970 · Superfast
07:20 AMBhopal Jn
28h 48m224 stops
12:08 PM+1dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 3h 34m wait

TIRUPATI - RAMESWARAM Exp#16779 · Express
03:42 PMKatpadi Jn
6h 20m43 stops
10:02 PMVithisvarankol

2 changes · 54h 1m in total

REWA - BHOPAL HABIBGANJ Rewanchal Exp#12186 · Superfast
08:05 PMRewa
7h 25m46 stops
03:30 AM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 11h 41m wait

D H NIZAMUDDIN - KANYAKUMARI Thirukkural Exp#12642 · Superfast
03:11 PMBina Jn
26h 54m240 stops
06:05 PM+1dChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 35m wait

Chennai Egmore-Rameshwaram Express#16701 · Express
09:40 PMChennai Egmore
4h 26m59 stops
02:06 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.

Rewa to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rewa to Chidambaram is about 1912 km by road, roughly 38.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1912 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹73,258 · Ertiga ₹93,334 · Innova ₹97,350 · Innova Crysta ₹1,19,926 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,65,608
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,100 · AC Seater ₹3,440 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,060 · AC Sleeper ₹4,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,400
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,180 · Economy ₹1,940 · Third AC ₹2,710 · Second AC ₹3,850 · First AC ₹5,380

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

  1. Shahdol175 km from Rewa

    Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajnandgaon500 km from Rewa

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Guntur1195 km from Rewa

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Nellore1470 km from Rewa

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Mahabalipuram1730 km from Rewa

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 Rewa → 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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