There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tindivanamtrain 20606 / ...
2h 50m₹652–1,760Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Marakkanam Bypassbus
3h 30m₹419–2,015Drive 96.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Marakkanamcar 96.8 km
1h 46m₹1,092–1,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Marakkanamtaxi 96.8 km
1h 46m₹1,800–2,200
Chidambaram to Marakkanam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Marakkanam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Marakkanam Bypass via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Marakkanam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Marakkanam is 158 km. The road distance is 96.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Marakkanam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Marakkanam is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Marakkanam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tindivanam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Marakkanam Bypass via Puducherry in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Marakkanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹28–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Marakkanam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Marakkanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Marakkanam is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Chidambaram to Marakkanam.
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