There are 4 ways to get from Arakkonam to Chidambaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 16111 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 3m₹302–2,412Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 15m₹220–1,700Drive 208.8 km
- Drive from Arakkonam to Chidambaramcar 208.8 km
3h 20m₹2,352–3,397Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arakkonam to Chidambaramtaxi 208.8 km
3h 20m₹3,300–4,000
Arakkonam to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arakkonam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arakkonam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arakkonam and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Arakkonam and Chidambaram is 257 km. The road distance is 208.8 km.
The best way to get from Arakkonam to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Arakkonam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Arakkonam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
Arakkonam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arakkonam to Chidambaram is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Arakkonam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Arakkonam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Arakkonam to Chidambaram via Chengalpattu in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Arakkonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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