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How to get fromChennai to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    3h 50m
    ₹190–1,500

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    5h 15m
    ₹410–1,000

  3. Drive  214.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chidambaramcar car 214.9 km
    3h 40m
    ₹2,412–3,483

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 214.9 km
    3h 40m
    ₹4,800–6,000

Chennai to Chidambaram by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Rr Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 15m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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