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How to get fromChidambaram to Arcotby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain train 06018 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalamtrain train 16854 / ...
    5h 20m
    ₹1,038–3,207

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain train 06018 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4301
    6h 58m
    ₹393–1,777

  3. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Chidambaram - Chennai
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus bus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
    6h 40m
    ₹685–1,915

  4. Drive  194 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Arcotcar car 194 km
    3h 8m
    ₹2,175–3,141

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Arcottaxi taxi 194 km
    3h 8m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    8h 50m

Chidambaram to Arcot by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 40m.

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