There are 3 ways to get from Chidambaram to Pulicat Lake by bus, unknown, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, travel
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondibus
- Walk from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi to Pulicat Lakeunknown
6h 52mTrain, travel
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkamtrain
- Walk from Arambakkam to Pulicat Lakeunknown
7h 29mBus, train, travel
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkamtrain
- Walk from Arambakkam to Pulicat Lakeunknown
8h 1m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Chidambaram and Pulicat Lake is 278 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Pulicat Lake without a car is to bus and travel which takes 6h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Chidambaram to Pulicat Lake, including transfers.
There are 12+ hotels available in Pulicat Lake.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Pulicat Lake, India?
There is no direct connection from Chidambaram to Pulicat Lake. However, you can take the bus to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), walk to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, take the bus to FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi, then travel to Pulicat Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Pulicat Lake via Tambaram, Chennai Park, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Arambakkam in around 7h 29m.
- 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 Arambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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