There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tambaram
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 10m₹398–3,177Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Peramburtrain 09420 / ...
7h 30m₹200–1,600Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 43m₹461–1,429Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Ayanavaramcar 218.2 km
3h 34m₹2,460–3,554Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Ayanavaramtaxi 218.2 km
3h 34m₹4,900–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 8m₹6,375–10,606Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 38m
Chidambaram to Ayanavaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Noor Hotel via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Das Prakash Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Ayanavaram is 252 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Ayanavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Ayanavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram is to train via Tambaram which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), which costs ₹460 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Ayanavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹398–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 40m
- 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 Chidambaram to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Ayanavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Ayanavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Ayanavaram is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chidambaram to Ayanavaram.
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