There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 55m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 43mDrive 214.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thillai Kali Templecar 214.8 km
3h 40m₹2,425–3,503Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thillai Kali Templetaxi 214.8 km
3h 40m₹4,800–6,000Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 42m₹200–1,600
Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Thillai Kali Temple is 245 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thillai Kali Temple, 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- 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 Thillai Kali Temple bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chennai to Thillai Kali Temple.
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