There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kollimalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 3m₹1,047–2,595Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 49mDrive 237.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kollimalaicar 237.3 km
3h 52m₹2,675–3,864Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kollimalaitaxi 237.3 km
3h 52m₹5,000–6,500Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 50m₹1,050–2,616
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kollimalai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kollimalai is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kollimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kollimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Chennai and Kollimalai is 267 km. The road distance is 237.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollimalai without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chennai to Kollimalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Kollimalai bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kollimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kollimalai is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kollimalai, 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
- 3h 52m
- 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 Kollimalai bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kollimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kollimalai is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chennai to Kollimalai.
There are 59+ hotels available in Kollimalai.