There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Madurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain 16368 / ...
5h 50m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6hDrive 269.7 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Maduraicar 269.7 km
4h 4m₹3,032–4,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Maduraitaxi 269.7 km
4h 4m₹4,100–4,900Bus via Thanjavur
- 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 Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
6h 40m
Chidambaram to Madurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Madurai is 312 km. The road distance is 269.7 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chidambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Madurai is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Madurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Pkr Travels operates a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Madurai bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Madurai is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chidambaram to Madurai.
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