There are 4 ways to get from Arcot to Chidambaram by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
5h 16m₹942–2,389Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
6h 25m₹394–3,717Drive 195.5 km
- Drive from Arcot to Chidambaramcar 195.5 km
3h 9m₹2,192–3,166Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arcot to Chidambaramtaxi 195.5 km
3h 9m₹4,800–6,000
Arcot to Chidambaram by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,800 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arcot to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
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 5h 16m.
The distance between Arcot and Chidambaram is 261 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 5h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Arcot to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Arcot to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant 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 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Arcot, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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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