There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Melur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain 06017 / ...
8h 25m₹232–1,803Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Melurcar 240.1 km
3h 36m₹2,707–3,911Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Melurtaxi 240.1 km
3h 36m₹3,700–4,400Train, bus
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Thanjavurtrain 06017 / ...
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 24mBus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
8h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Melur is 299 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Melur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 25m.
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chidambaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Website
- Thajudeen Transports
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Thajudeen Transports
- Phone
- +91 95673 31234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Violet Holidays
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Melur bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Melur is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chidambaram to Melur.
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