There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Ambur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jntrain 16780 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Amburtrain 12679 / ...
8h 13m₹318–2,501Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
8h 25m₹775–2,265Drive 245.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Amburcar 245.7 km
3h 55m₹2,763–3,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Amburtaxi 245.7 km
3h 55m₹6,000–7,500Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Amburtrain
8h 13m₹418–3,357
Chidambaram to Ambur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Ambur is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Ambur is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Ambur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Ambur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Ambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Ambur is 299 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ambur without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Chidambaram to Ambur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Ambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ambur is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Ambur, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Ambur via Katpadi Jn in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Ambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Ambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Ambur is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Chidambaram to Ambur.
There are 104+ hotels available in Ambur.