There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
5h₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 15m₹440–1,500Drive 216.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Chennaicar 216.2 km
3h 30m₹2,407–3,477Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Chennaitaxi 216.2 km
3h 30m₹4,800–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 28m₹5,694–8,896
Chidambaram to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Chidambaram and Chennai is 244 km. The road distance is 216.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore takes 5h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chidambaram to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 15m. 20 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Phone
- +91 8377971006
- [email protected]
- Website
- Laxmi Holidays
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Schedules at
- Laxmi Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Happy Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Happy Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Chidambaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Chennai is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chidambaram to Chennai.
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