There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalamtrain 16854 / ...
5h 20m₹1,038–3,207Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4309
8h 18m₹458–2,077Bus via Chennai
- 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 Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 44m₹685–1,915Drive 194 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Arcotcar 194 km
3h 8m₹2,198–3,175Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Arcottaxi 194 km
3h 8m₹4,800–6,000Train, bus via Kanchipuram
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 9m₹1,056–3,262Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
8h 29m
Chidambaram to Arcot by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Arcot is to train and bus which costs ₹450 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Arcot is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kannamangalam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Arcot is 241 km. The road distance is 194 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Chidambaram to Arcot, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Arcot bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Arcot is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Arcot via Villupuram Jn and Kannamangalam in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kannamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 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
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Arcot bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Arcot is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Chidambaram to Arcot.
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