There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 48m₹325–2,367Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 14m₹452–1,485Drive 216.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Ambattūrcar 216.2 km
3h 23m₹2,101–3,035Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Ambattūrtaxi 216.2 km
3h 23m₹4,800–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 31m₹5,695–11,896Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
5h 34m₹520–1,886
Chidambaram to Ambattūr by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Ambattūr. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ambathur Estate Bus Depot via C.M.B.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Ambattūr. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Koyambedu via Tambaram and St. Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Ambattūr is 242 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Ambattūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Ambattūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ambattūr is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Ambattūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 7448399777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rr Travels
- Schedules at
- Rr Travels
- Website
- Subash Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Subash Travels
- Website
- Sooriyan Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sooriyan Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- SGR Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SGR Travels
- Website
- Reliance Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Reliance Travels
- Phone
- +91-8838448649
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rt Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- Atana Connect
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Atana Connect
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 9600604974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- Dhanush Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dhanush Travels
- Website
- Sree Annam Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sree Annam Travels
- Website
- Vlvdtravels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vlvdtravels
- Website
- Nayila Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Nayila Travels
- Website
- JSP Tours and Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- JSP Tours and Travels
- Website
- Kalaimakal Travelss
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kalaimakal Travelss
- Website
- Varma Travelines
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Varma Travelines
- Website
- Armor Tours And Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Armor Tours And Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Ambattūr bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Ambattūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Ambattūr is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chidambaram to Ambattūr.
There are 1028+ hotels available in Ambattūr.






















