There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
3h 18m₹170–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gatebus
4h 25m₹891–3,365Drive 164 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Chengalpattucar 164 km
2h 39m₹1,595–2,303Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutaxi 164 km
2h 39m₹2,700–3,300
Chidambaram to Chengalpattu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chenkalpattu toll gate via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chengalpattu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Chengalpattu is 188 km. The road distance is 164 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400.
The train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chidambaram to Chengalpattu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Chengalpattu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Chenkalpattu toll gate via Puducherry and Pondicherry in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Chenkalpattu toll gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Chengalpattu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Chengalpattu is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu.
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