There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Ranipet by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, bus via Kanchipuram
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 7m₹1,056–3,262Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
6h 58m₹393–1,777Bus 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 FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 40m₹685–1,915Drive 196.4 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Ranipetcar 196.4 km
3h 11m₹2,202–3,180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Ranipettaxi 196.4 km
3h 11m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 50m
Chidambaram to Ranipet by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Ranipet is to train and bus which costs ₹390 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Ranipet is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Ranipet is 276 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Ranipet without a car is to train and bus via Kanchipuram which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chidambaram to Ranipet, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Ranipet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Ranipet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Ranipet is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Chidambaram to Ranipet.
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What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Ranipet, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–220
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
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