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 09420 / ...
5h 57m₹337–2,407Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 6mDrive 226.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Manalicar 226.4 km
3h 43m₹2,540–3,669Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Manalitaxi 226.4 km
3h 43m₹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 50m₹6,220–8,961Bus
- 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₹458–1,455
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
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 43m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
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 Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Manali is 276 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 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Chidambaram to Manali, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 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 57m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs and takes 7h 6m.
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 58m. Alternatively, Sri Vaari Travels operates a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- 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
- 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
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Manali bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 43m to drive from Chidambaram to Manali.
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