There are 5 ways to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16616 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
7h 10m₹855–3,244Train
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain 17229 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16529
8h 24m₹694–3,724Bus
- Take the bus from Chennimalai to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
9h 35m₹1,320–4,621Drive 259.7 km
- Drive from Chennimalai to Chidambaramcar 259.7 km
4h 3m₹2,928–4,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennimalai to Chidambaramtaxi 259.7 km
4h 3m₹4,400–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹850 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennimalai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennimalai and arriving at Chidambaram via Villupuram and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennimalai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Chennimalai and Chidambaram is 324 km. The road distance is 259.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Chennimalai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Chennimalai station.
Chennimalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Chennimalai to Chidambaram is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Chennimalai, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chennimalai to Chidambaram via Erode Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennimalai to Chidambaram via Villupuram, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Chennimalai to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹490–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Villupuram to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Tirupur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 73 73 81 23 45
- Website
- tirupurtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennimalai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Villupuram station.
Chennimalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennimalai to Chidambaram is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Chennimalai to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.