There are 4 ways to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 2m₹214–1,529Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 18m₹421–1,058Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Ambattūr to Chidambaramcar 215.5 km
3h 22m₹2,088–3,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambattūr to Chidambaramtaxi 215.5 km
3h 22m₹4,800–6,000
Ambattūr to Chidambaram by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambattūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambathur Estate and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
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 2m.
The distance between Ambattūr and Chidambaram is 251 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ambattūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ambattūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Chennai 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 2m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 18m.
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 3h 50m. Alternatively, Rr Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 15m. 21 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rb Anbu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rb Anbu Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- JSP Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- JSP Tours and Travels
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- SVT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SVT Travels
- Website
- Dhanush Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dhanush Travels
- Website
- Uzhavan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Uzhavan Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ambattūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Chidambaram 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 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.












