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How to get fromAnna Nagar to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Anna Nagar to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    4h 59m
    ₹212–1,527

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 17m
    ₹420–1,537

  3. Drive  219 km

    1. Drive from Anna Nagar to Chidambaramcar car 219 km
    3h 27m
    ₹2,452–3,542

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Anna Nagar to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 219 km
    3h 27m
    ₹4,900–6,000

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus Puducherry - Chidambaram
    7h 48m
    ₹532–2,127

Anna Nagar to Chidambaram by subway and train

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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