There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi 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 Lalguditrain 12605 / ...
4h 47m₹298–2,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06017 / ...
4h 56m₹275–2,156Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Thanjavurbus Chidambaram - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 9mDrive 124.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Lalgudicar 124.9 km
1h 51m₹1,211–1,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Lalguditaxi 124.9 km
1h 51m₹2,500–3,000
Chidambaram to Lalgudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Lalgudi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tiruchirappalli via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Lalgudi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Lalgudi via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Lalgudi is 237 km. The road distance is 124.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi without a car is to train via Villupuram which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Lalgudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi is to train via Villupuram which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Lalgudi, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Lalgudi via Villupuram Jn in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Lalgudi via Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, and Ponmlai Gld Rck in around 6h 9m.
- 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 Lalgudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Highline Transports
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Highline Transports
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- KBS Sree Garuda
Bus from Thanjavur to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Sree Garuda
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Lalgudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chidambaram to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Lalgudi is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Chidambaram to Lalgudi.
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