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How to get fromChidambaram to Sholinganallurby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train 06018 / ...
    4h 8m
    ₹658–2,027

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Chidambaram - Chennai
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus bus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
    5h 55m
    ₹565–1,515

  3. Drive  190.4 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Sholinganallurcar car 190.4 km
    3h 10m
    ₹1,863–2,691

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sholinganallurtaxi taxi 190.4 km
    3h 10m
    ₹4,300–5,500

  5. Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    6h 43m

Chidambaram to Sholinganallur by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sholinganallur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 5h 55m.

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