There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mahabalipurambus Chidambaram - Mahabalipuram
3h 17m₹1,075–2,165Train
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
4h 2m₹1,126–2,542Drive 152.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kālpākkamcar 152.8 km
2h 44m₹1,715–2,477Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kālpākkamtaxi 152.8 km
2h 44m₹2,500–3,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Mahabalipuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chengalpattu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kālpākkam is 169 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam is to bus which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kālpākkam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Mahabalipuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kālpākkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mahabalipuram station.
Chidambaram to Kālpākkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kālpākkam is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Chidambaram to Kālpākkam.
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