There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Manali by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
5h 51m₹542–2,627Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Government Schoolbus 121A
7h 9m₹458–1,455Drive 226.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Manalicar 226.4 km
3h 42m₹2,584–3,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Manalitaxi 226.4 km
3h 42m₹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 33m₹5,940–9,731Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 9m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to bus which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Government School via C.B.M.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Tambaram and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Manali is 280 km. The road distance is 226.4 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Manali without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chidambaram to Manali, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Manali is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,500 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Government School via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and C.B.M.T. in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Manali is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chidambaram to Manali.
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