There are 4 ways to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
3h 7m₹926–2,242Bus
- Take the bus from Chenkalpattu toll gate to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 44m₹1,679–4,263Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Chengalpattu to Pichavaramcar 162.5 km
2h 43m₹1,579–2,281Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chengalpattu to Pichavaramtaxi 162.5 km
2h 43m₹2,600–3,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chenkalpattu toll gate and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Chengalpattu and Pichavaram is 204 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Chengalpattu to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chenkalpattu toll gate station.
Chengalpattu to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,300 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Chengalpattu, India and Pichavaram, 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 Pichavaram via Pondicherry, Puducherry, and Chidambaram in around 4h 44m.
- 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
- ₹335–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chengalpattu to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Chengalpattu to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengalpattu to Pichavaram is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Chengalpattu to Pichavaram.
There are 54+ hotels available in Pichavaram.