There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Kavaraippettaitrain 06741 / ...
6h 32m₹878–3,877Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Peramburtrain 09420 / ...
- Take the bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Standbus 57X
10h 51m₹314–2,461Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Periapalayam Bus Standbus 57X
8h 33m₹469–1,500Drive 243.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Periyapalayamcar 243.3 km
3h 45m₹2,741–3,959Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Periyapalayamtaxi 243.3 km
3h 45m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Standbus 57X
8h 41m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam is to bus via Chennai which costs ₹460 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Periapalayam Bus Stand via C.B.M.T. and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kavaraippettai via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Periyapalayam is 304 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Periyapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Periyapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,500 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Periyapalayam, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam via Tambaram, Chennai Park, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Kavaraippettai in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Periapalayam Bus Stand via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), C.B.M.T., and Madhavaram Rountana in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Kavaraippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chidambaram to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹13–80
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–18
- Express Service
- ₹19–26
- Deluxe Service
- ₹27–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–80
Bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–95
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–95
Bus from Basin Bridge to Periapalayam Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹14–95
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–20
- Express Service
- ₹21–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–95
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Periyapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Periyapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Periyapalayam is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Chidambaram to Periyapalayam.
There are 1035+ hotels available in Periyapalayam.