There are 4 ways to get from Ambur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 57m₹316–2,466Bus
- Take the bus from Ambur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 40mDrive 247.2 km
- Drive from Ambur to Chidambaramcar 247.2 km
3h 55m₹2,771–4,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Chidambaramtaxi 247.2 km
3h 55m₹6,000–7,500
Ambur to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Ambur and Chidambaram is 299 km. The road distance is 247.2 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Ambur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ambur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ambur station.
Ambur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Chidambaram via Katpadi Jn in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ambur to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 9h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Ambur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ambur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Ambur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Chidambaram is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Ambur to Chidambaram.
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