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 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Lalguditrain 12605 / ...
5h 9m₹298–2,357Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 09419 / ...
5h 32m₹275–2,156Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu
5h 19mDrive 124.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Lalgudicar 124.9 km
1h 51m₹1,405–2,029Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Lalguditaxi 124.9 km
1h 51m₹2,500–3,000
Chidambaram to Lalgudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Lalgudi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
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 5h 9m.
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 5h 9m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Chidambaram to Lalgudi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Lalgudi bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 5h 9m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Lalgudi, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Lalgudi via Villupuram Jn in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Lalgudi via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Thirukattupalli, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
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- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Lalgudi bus services, operated by Sri SMS Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 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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