There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Villupuram
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 16870 / ...
5h 48m₹298–2,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jntrain 16780 / ...
6h 51m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mahabalipurambus Chidambaram - Mahabalipuram
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Mahabalipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
6h 50m₹835–2,765Drive 210.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kātpādicar 210.5 km
3h 22m₹2,040–2,947Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kātpāditaxi 210.5 km
3h 22m₹5,000–6,500
Chidambaram to Kātpādi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Kātpādi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Mahabalipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Katpadi Jn. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kātpādi is 246 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kātpādi is to train via Villupuram which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jn via Villupuram Jn in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Mahabalipuram in around 6h 50m.
- 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
Train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Kātpādi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mahabalipuram station.
Chidambaram to Kātpādi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kātpādi is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chidambaram to Kātpādi.
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