There are 5 ways to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 50m₹214–1,529Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 22mDrive 215.4 km
- Drive from Ambattūr to Chidambaramcar 215.4 km
3h 22m₹2,433–3,514Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambattūr to Chidambaramtaxi 215.4 km
3h 22m₹4,800–6,000Train via Pattaravakkam
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 38m₹310–2,446
Ambattūr to Chidambaram by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambattūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambathur Estate and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambattūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Ambattūr and Chidambaram is 251 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.
The best way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ambattūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ambattūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Ambattūr, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- 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 22m
- 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
Ambattūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Ambattūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambattūr to Chidambaram is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Ambattūr to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.