There are 4 ways to get from Arcot to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
6h 8m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 28mDrive 195.5 km
- Drive from Arcot to Chidambaramcar 195.5 km
3h 9m₹2,199–3,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Chidambaramtaxi 195.5 km
3h 9m₹4,800–6,000
Arcot to Chidambaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcot to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcot to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Arcot and Chidambaram is 264 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Arcot to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arcot to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mrp Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Arcot to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcot to Chidambaram is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Arcot to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.