There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kaveri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 16m₹947–2,445Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 41m₹1,160–1,936Drive 230.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kavericar 230.1 km
4h 6m₹2,237–3,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kaveritaxi 230.1 km
4h 6m₹5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kaveri is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kaveri is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kaveri. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kaveri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Chennai and Kaveri is 261 km. The road distance is 230.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kaveri without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chennai to Kaveri, including transfers.
Chennai to Kaveri bus services, operated by Rr Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kaveri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kaveri is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kaveri, 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Raja Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Raja Travels
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- VIVIN Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VIVIN Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rb Anbu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rb Anbu Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- JSP Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- JSP Tours and Travels
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- SVT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SVT Travels
- Website
- Dhanush Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Dhanush Travels
- Website
- Uzhavan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Uzhavan Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kaveri bus services, operated by Rr Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Chennai to Kaveri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kaveri is 230 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Chennai to Kaveri.
There are 69+ hotels available in Kaveri.












