There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Melur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Sivagangatrain 16751 / ...
5h 39m₹693–2,215Train via Madurai
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Madurai Jntrain 06017 / ...
7h 34m₹247–2,333Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavanibus
9h 7m₹481–1,083Drive 240.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Melurcar 240.1 km
3h 36m₹2,682–3,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Melurtaxi 240.1 km
3h 36m₹3,700–4,400Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
6h 50m₹5,938–11,077
Chidambaram to Melur by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Melur is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Melur Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sivaganga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Melur is 316 km. The road distance is 240.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Melur without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chidambaram to Melur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram 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 train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Sivaganga twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–800 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Sivaganga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chidambaram to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Melur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Chidambaram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sivaganga 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.