There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Melur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melurbus
6h 14m₹666–3,468Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mDrive 240.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Melurcar 240.1 km
3h 36m₹2,701–3,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Melurtaxi 240.1 km
3h 36m₹3,700–4,400Bus 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
8h
Chidambaram to Melur by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Melur is 257 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Melur without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chidambaram to Melur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Melur bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Melur bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Melur is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chidambaram to Melur.
There are nine+ hotels available in Melur.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thanjavur to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
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