There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via Tirukkoyilur
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tirukoilurtrain 17408
3h 35m₹900–2,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Siruvatturtrain 16530
4h 37m₹808–2,009Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Villupuram, Tamil Nadu to Sankarapuramtaxi
3h 45mDrive 117.3 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sankarapuramcar 117.3 km
1h 49m₹1,323–1,911Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sankarapuramtaxi 117.3 km
1h 49m₹2,100–2,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tirukoilur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sankarapuram is 159 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram without a car is to train via Tirukkoyilur which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Sankarapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirukoilur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sankarapuram is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Chidambaram to Sankarapuram.
There are two+ hotels available in Sankarapuram.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sankarapuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tirukoilur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tirukoilur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Siruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once 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
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