The average train between Howrah and Chidambaram takes 32h 58m and the fastest train takes 31h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Howrah to Chidambaram. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Howrah and Chidambaram. The earliest departure is at 12:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Howrah is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Chidambaram at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Chennai Central and take an average of 32h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Howrah station and arriving at Chidambaram station via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 58m.
Howrah to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi Jn station.
Howrah to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
The distance between Howrah and Chidambaram is 1,543.7 km. The road distance is 1,902 km.
You can take a train from Santragachi Jn to Chidambaram via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 30h 38m.