There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Saligramam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h₹440–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 45m₹324–2,362Drive 219 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Saligramamcar 219 km
3h 24m₹2,500–3,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Saligramamtaxi 219 km
3h 24m₹4,900–6,000Bus via Government General Hospital
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Government General Hospital to Saligramambus 17E
7h 32m
Chidambaram to Saligramam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Saligramam is to bus which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Saligramam is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Saligramam. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Cmbt via Tambaram and St. Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Saligramam is 217 km. The road distance is 219 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Saligramam without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹440 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.
Chidambaram to Saligramam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Saligramam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Saligramam is to bus which takes 4h and costs ₹440 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Saligramam, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- 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
- 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 Saligramam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Saligramam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Saligramam is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Chidambaram to Saligramam.
There are 1040+ hotels available in Saligramam.