The nearest airport to Chidambaram is in Trichy, which is around 97 km away.
One can reach Chidambaram by road from Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, and Pondicherry. The town is well connected by road with all the major cities in Tamil Nadu.
The nearest railway station is at Chengalpattu which is about 60 km away.
There is no railway line in Chidambaram. The nearest railway stations are at Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. The town is well connected by road.