There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 06689 train, train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06689 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Pugalurtrain 16231
6h 55m₹600–2,684Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonambus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavurbus
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
7h 50m₹1,478–4,665Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Pugalurtrain 16187 / ...
8h 4mDrive 222.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Pothanurcar 222.6 km
3h 35m₹2,504–3,617Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Pothanurtaxi 222.6 km
3h 35m₹3,800–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur is to line 06689 train and train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Karur via Kumbakonam and Tanjore New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pugalur via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Pothanur is 259 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur without a car is to line 06689 train and train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Pothanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur is to line 06689 train and train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,700 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Pothanur, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Pothanur via Mayiladuturai J and Pugalur in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Pothanur via Kumbakonam, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tanjore New Bus Stand, and Karur in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Thanjavur to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Pothanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chidambaram to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Pothanur is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chidambaram to Pothanur.
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