There are 4 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 45m₹297–2,326Drive 212.9 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaramcar 212.9 km
3h 37m₹2,402–3,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaramtaxi 212.9 km
3h 37m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Chidambaram is 214 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs .
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Chidambaram, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Chidambaram.
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