There are 3 ways to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 28m.
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 train from Chidambaram to Pothanur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Pugalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
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 train which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹490 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chidambaram to Pothanur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Pothanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pugalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Pothanur is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chidambaram to Pothanur.
There are seven+ hotels available in Pothanur.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Pothanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Pugalur once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Pugalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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