There are 5 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 55m₹947–2,395Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 38mDrive 213.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pichavaramcar 213.7 km
3h 44m₹2,404–3,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pichavaramtaxi 213.7 km
3h 44m₹4,800–6,000Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 42m₹950–2,416
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
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 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Pichavaram is 259 km. The road distance is 213.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Chennai to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.
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 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 44m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pichavaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 44m to drive from Chennai to Pichavaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Pichavaram.