There are 5 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 / ...
5h 4m₹947–2,445Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 51mDrive 229.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kavericar 229.2 km
4h 5m₹2,578–3,723Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kaveritaxi 229.2 km
4h 5m₹5,000–6,500Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 51m₹950–2,466
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kaveri is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kaveri is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kaveri. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
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 5h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Kaveri is 261 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kaveri without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chennai to Kaveri, including transfers.
Chennai to Kaveri bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 5h 4m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.
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 4h 38m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kaveri bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kaveri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kaveri is 229 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Chennai to Kaveri.
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