There are 4 ways to get from Ambur to Chidambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), 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 16m₹316–2,466Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
9h 44mDrive 247.2 km
- Drive from Ambur to Chidambaramcar 247.2 km
3h 55m₹2,780–4,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Chidambaramtaxi 247.2 km
3h 55m₹6,000–7,500
Ambur to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Ambur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ambur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand 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 16m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m.
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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ambur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank 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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