There are 5 ways to get from Anna University to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
5h 1m₹521–2,673Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 25m₹506–2,079Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 57mDrive 206.1 km
- Drive from Anna University to Chidambaramcar 206.1 km
3h 32m₹2,352–3,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna University to Chidambaramtaxi 206.1 km
3h 32m₹4,600–5,500
Anna University to Chidambaram by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Anna University to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna University to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Chidambaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Anna University and Chidambaram is 241 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Anna University to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Anna University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Anna University to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Anna University, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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 University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Anna University to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna University to Chidambaram is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Anna University to Chidambaram.
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