There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kolathur by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jntrain 16231 / ...
- Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
8h 33m₹1,170–3,624Train, taxi via Salem
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Erode Jn to Kolathurtaxi
8h 40m₹1,164–3,572Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Villupurambus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Kumarapalayambus
8h 58m₹1,941–5,365Drive 268.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kolathurcar 268.2 km
3h 54m₹3,016–4,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kolathurtaxi 268.2 km
3h 54m₹4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kolathur is to train and taxi via Salem which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kolathur is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kolathur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kumarapalayam via Pondicherry and Villupuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kolathur is 345 km. The road distance is 268.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kolathur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 33m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Chidambaram to Kolathur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kolathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kolathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kolathur is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Chidambaram to Kolathur.
There are three+ hotels available in Kolathur.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kolathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Kolathur via Puducherry, Pondicherry, Villupuram, Villupuram, and Kumarapalayam in around 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chidambaram to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Salem Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Villupuram to Kumarapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–5,500
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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