There are 4 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram 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 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 2m₹1,047–3,226Drive 212.4 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaramcar 212.4 km
3h 42m₹2,397–3,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaramtaxi 212.4 km
3h 42m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Pichavaram is 228 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Pichavaram, 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 42m
- 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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Pichavaram.
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