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Wardha to Chidambaram

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

1359 kmDistance
27.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹46,814
Ertiga₹59,657
Innova₹62,226
Innova Crysta₹76,644
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,05,890

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,490
AC Seater₹2,450
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,170
AC Sleeper₹3,130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,860
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Train
Sleeper₹850
Economy₹1,390
Third AC₹1,930
Second AC₹2,750
First AC₹3,840
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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: Wardha to Chidambaram

1359 km · ~28h 31m · About 27h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Wardha

    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. 190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 340

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 490

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

  5. 190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 680

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 830

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

  7. 190 km · 3h 48m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1019

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1169

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

  9. 190 km · 3h 48m 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: Wardha to Chidambaram

1359 km · ~30h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Wardha

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

  2. Wardha → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 680)

    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) · ~680 km

    ~15h 7m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950

  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: Wardha to Chidambaram

Nearest railway stations: Sevagram for Wardha, Chidambaram for Chidambaram.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 23h 9m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12622 · Superfast
03:16 PMTuljapur
8h 59m68 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 · 23h 22m in total

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
02:44 AMTuljapur
18h 1m161 stops
08:45 PMChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 55m wait

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

1 change · 24h 4m in total

GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp#12389 · Superfast
02:44 AMTuljapur
18h 1m161 stops
08:45 PMChennai Egmore

Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 15m 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.

Wardha to Chidambaram: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Wardha to Chidambaram is about 1359 km by road, roughly 27.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1359 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹46,814 · Ertiga ₹59,657 · Innova ₹62,226 · Innova Crysta ₹76,644 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,05,890
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,490 · AC Seater ₹2,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,170 · AC Sleeper ₹3,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,860
  • Train: Sleeper ₹850 · Economy ₹1,390 · Third AC ₹1,930 · Second AC ₹2,750 · First AC ₹3,840

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

  1. Adilabad155 km from Wardha

    Telangana

  2. Siddipet385 km from Wardha

    Telangana

  3. Nalgonda540 km from Wardha

    Telangana

  4. Tirumala1025 km from Wardha

    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 Wardha → 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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