There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the taxi from Villupuram Jn to Gingee Forttaxi
2h 32m₹938–2,007Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Gingee - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5270 / ...
4h 23m₹761–1,925Drive 116.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Gingee Fortcar 116.6 km
1h 58m₹1,317–1,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Gingee Forttaxi 116.6 km
1h 58m₹2,000–2,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort is to train and taxi which costs ₹900 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Gingee Fort is 126 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Gingee Fort is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort.
There are six+ hotels available in Gingee Fort.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Gingee Fort, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Gingee Fort via Puducherry, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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