There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tindivanamtrain 20606 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
3h 2m₹1,052–2,260Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Gingee - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
4h 33m₹1,091–2,315Drive 136.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Melmalayanurcar 136.4 km
2h 18m₹1,535–2,216Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Melmalayanurtaxi 136.4 km
2h 18m₹2,300–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Melmalayanur is 171 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Melmalayanur is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur.
There are four+ hotels available in Melmalayanur.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Melmalayanur, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Melmalayanur via Puducherry, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand in around 4h 33m.
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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