There are 5 ways to get from Anna University to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Puducherry
best- Take the bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 35m₹505–2,078Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 41m₹292–2,367Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Anna University to Chidambaramcar 206.1 km
3h 31m₹2,317–3,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna University to Chidambaramtaxi 206.1 km
3h 31m₹4,600–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 43m
Anna University to Chidambaram by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Anna University to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Anna university main gate and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 6h 41m.
The distance between Anna University and Chidambaram is 208 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Puducherry which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Anna University to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Anna University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Anna university main gate 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 bus via Puducherry which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Anna University, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Anna University to Chidambaram via Anna university main gate and Puducherry in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Anna University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry 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 31m to drive from Anna University to Chidambaram.
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