There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
4h 27m₹903–2,392Train via Vaithisvarankoil
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoiltrain 09419
6h 59m₹858–2,380Bus via Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 58mDrive 240.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Templecar 240.4 km
4h 11m₹2,713–3,918Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Templetaxi 240.4 km
4h 11m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple is to train via Vaithisvarankoil which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Kundala Karaneswarar Temple is 273 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple, including transfers.
Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kundala Karaneswarar Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 14m. 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 Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Green Channel Express
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Green Channel Express
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- 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 Kundala Karaneswarar Temple bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chennai to Kundala Karaneswarar Temple.
There are 59+ hotels available in Kundala Karaneswarar Temple.