There are 4 ways to get from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
3h 25m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus standbus FlixBus IN5270 / ...
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
5h 14m₹831–2,188Drive 134.5 km
- Drive from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaramcar 134.5 km
2h 8m₹1,515–2,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaramtaxi 134.5 km
2h 8m₹2,300–2,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Arunachalesvara Temple and Chidambaram is 155 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.
The best way to get from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaram takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass station.
Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Arunachalesvara Temple, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaram 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram via FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass and Puducherry in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruvannamalai - Bypass to FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus stand station.
Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Arunachalesvara Temple to Chidambaram.
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