There are 5 ways to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 26mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 36m₹312–2,465Train via Chennai Park
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 31m₹404–3,231Drive 216.9 km
- Drive from Āvadi to Chidambaramcar 216.9 km
3h 23m₹2,447–3,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Āvadi to Chidambaramtaxi 216.9 km
3h 23m₹4,800–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Āvadi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Āvadi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Avadi and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Āvadi and Chidambaram is 236 km. The road distance is 216.9 km.
The best way to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Āvadi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Āvadi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Āvadi to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Park, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Āvadi, India and Chidambaram, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Āvadi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Āvadi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Āvadi to Chidambaram is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Āvadi to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.






