There are 8 ways to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 42mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ambasamudram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 20684
9h 56m₹398–3,050Drive 448.3 km
- Drive from Ambasamudram to Chidambaramcar 448.3 km
7h 1m₹5,058–7,305Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambasamudram to Chidambaramtaxi 448.3 km
7h 1m₹10,000–12,000Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Pondicherry, bus
- Take the taxi from Ambasamudram to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane TRV - PNY
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 17m₹15,068–25,753Bus via Tenkasi
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambarambus
13h 54m₹530–1,995Taxi to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Ambasamudram to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 1m₹9,218–15,913Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Ambasamudram to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain
9h 27m₹8,310–20,447
Ambasamudram to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram is to bus via Tenkasi which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 7h 1m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambasamudram and arriving at Chidambaram via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Ambasamudram and Chidambaram is 464 km. The road distance is 448.3 km.
The best way to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ambasamudram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Ambasamudram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambasamudram station.
The best way to get from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Ambasamudram, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ambasamudram to Mayiladuturai J 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambasamudram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Ambasamudram to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–12,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ambasamudram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Ambasamudram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambasamudram to Chidambaram is 448 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Ambasamudram to Chidambaram.
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