There are 4 ways to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 59m₹212–1,527Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 54m₹420–1,037Drive 219 km
- Drive from Anna Nagar to Chidambaramcar 219 km
3h 27m₹2,458–3,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna Nagar to Chidambaramtaxi 219 km
3h 27m₹4,900–6,000
Anna Nagar to Chidambaram by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from DG Vaishnava College and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Anna Nagar East and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Anna Nagar and Chidambaram is 249 km. The road distance is 219 km.
The best way to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Anna Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Anna Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Anna Nagar, Tamil Nādu, 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 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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
Anna Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Anna Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna Nagar to Chidambaram is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram.
There are 65+ hotels available in Chidambaram.