There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Egmore by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Cmbt
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 27m₹472–1,405Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
4h 50m₹190–1,500Drive 214 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Egmorecar 214 km
3h 30m₹2,407–3,476Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Egmoretaxi 214 km
3h 30m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 15m
Chidambaram to Egmore by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Egmore is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Egmore is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
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.
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 4h 50m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Egmore is 227 km. The road distance is 214 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Egmore without a car is to bus via Cmbt which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chidambaram to Egmore, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Egmore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Egmore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Egmore is to bus via Cmbt which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Egmore, India?
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. 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- ₹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 Egmore bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Egmore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Egmore is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Chidambaram to Egmore.
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