There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kollidam 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 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kollidamtrain 06689 / ...
5h 52m₹305–2,359Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kollidamcar 223.5 km
3h 50m₹2,518–3,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kollidamtaxi 223.5 km
3h 50m₹5,000–6,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Cuddalorebus Chennai - Cuddalore
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kollidamtrain 06689 / ...
6h 44m₹550–2,365
Chennai to Kollidam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kollidam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kollidam is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kollidam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kollidam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kollidam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Kollidam is 224 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollidam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Chennai to Kollidam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kollidam bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kollidam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollidam is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kollidam, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kollidam via Villupuram Jn in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kollidam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kollidam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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 to Kollidam bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kollidam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kollidam is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Chennai to Kollidam.
There are 59+ hotels available in Kollidam.