There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 7m₹288–2,277Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 40m₹525–1,505Drive 199.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Chromepetcar 199.7 km
3h 13m₹2,232–3,224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Chromepettaxi 199.7 km
3h 13m₹4,500–5,500Bus via Chennai Park
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 11m
Chidambaram to Chromepet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Chromepet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Chrompet via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Chromepet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chromepet via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Chromepet is 223 km. The road distance is 199.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Chromepet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Chromepet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Chromepet is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Chromepet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT 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
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Chromepet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Chromepet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Chromepet is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Chidambaram to Chromepet.
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