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How to get fromChennai to Pichavaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    4h 7m
    ₹947–2,395

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    5h 33m
    ₹1,110–2,343

  3. Drive  214.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pichavaramcar car 214.4 km
    3h 45m
    ₹2,401–3,469

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pichavaramtaxi taxi 214.4 km
    3h 45m
    ₹4,800–6,000

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  • Distance: 259.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pichavaram, 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, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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