There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
5h 13m₹408–3,177Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 19m₹475–1,485Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Poompuharcar 223.5 km
3h 29m₹2,551–3,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Poompuhartaxi 223.5 km
3h 29m₹5,000–6,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 50m₹5,805–10,251Bus via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 50m
Chidambaram to Poompuhar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Poompuhar is 255 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Poompuhar is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Poompuhar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Poompuhar is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chidambaram to Poompuhar.
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