There are 4 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
2h 50m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 30m₹929–3,363Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramcar 162.9 km
2h 38m₹1,579–2,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtaxi 162.9 km
2h 38m₹2,700–3,200
Chengalpattu to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chenkalpattu toll gate and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Chidambaram is 188 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Chengalpattu to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chenkalpattu toll gate station.
Chengalpattu to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Chidambaram via Pondicherry and Puducherry in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chengalpattu to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Chengalpattu to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Chidambaram is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram.
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