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 54m₹292–2,367Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 25m₹506–2,079Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Anna University to Chidambaramcar 206.1 km
3h 32m₹2,341–3,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna University to Chidambaramtaxi 206.1 km
3h 32m₹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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anna University to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 54m.
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 Anna university main gate and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Puducherry, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 25m.
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, you can take a vehicle from Anna University to Chidambaram via Anna university main gate and Puducherry in around 6h 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Anna university main gate to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- 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 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 32m to drive from Anna University to Chidambaram.
There are 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.