There are 5 ways to get from Auroville to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h 7m₹631–1,685Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 36m₹284–927Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 41m₹384–1,477Drive 75 km
- Drive from Auroville to Chidambaramcar 75 km
1h 24m₹845–1,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Chidambaramtaxi 75 km
1h 24m₹1,500–1,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Chidambaram is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹280 - ₹950 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Auroville and Chidambaram is 78 km. The road distance is 75 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Auroville to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Auroville to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Auroville to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Chidambaram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹356–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Auroville to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Auroville to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Chidambaram is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Auroville to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.