There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 7m₹947–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 33mDrive 214.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pichavaramcar 214.4 km
3h 45m₹2,397–3,462Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pichavaramtaxi 214.4 km
3h 45m₹4,800–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Pichavaram is 259 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chennai to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pichavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram hourly, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pichavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Chennai to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pichavaram is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chennai to Pichavaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Pichavaram.