There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 38m₹455–1,420Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
5h 23m₹204–1,518Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Stationcar 215.5 km
3h 29m₹2,432–3,513Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Stationtaxi 215.5 km
3h 29m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Chennai Central Station is 240 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station without a car is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Chennai Central Station, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- 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
- 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
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chidambaram to Chennai Central Station.
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