There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tambaram
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 6m₹398–3,177Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Peramburtrain 09420 / ...
7h 30m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 35m₹490–1,495Drive 224.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Madhavaramcar 224.4 km
3h 39m₹2,532–3,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Madhavaramtaxi 224.4 km
3h 39m₹5,000–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 4m₹6,375–10,606Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 38m
Chidambaram to Madhavaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Madhavaram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Madhavaram is 251 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Madhavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Madhavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madhavaram is to train via Tambaram which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Madhavaram, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Madhavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Madhavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Madhavaram is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Chidambaram to Madhavaram.
There are 988+ hotels available in Madhavaram.