There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 24m₹238–1,557Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
6h 9m₹508–1,523Drive 198.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkamcar 198.6 km
3h 20m₹2,237–3,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkamtaxi 198.6 km
3h 20m₹4,400–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 43m₹6,273–9,734Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 47m
Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pallikaranai Kamatchi Hospital via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank and Saidapet Court. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kovilambakkam is 230 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kovilambakkam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chidambaram to Kovilambakkam.
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