There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 8m₹658–2,027Bus
cheapest- 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 Canara Bank to FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallurbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 51m₹575–1,515Drive 190 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sholinganallurcar 190 km
3h 12m₹2,144–3,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sholinganallurtaxi 190 km
3h 12m₹4,200–5,500Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 51m
Chidambaram to Sholinganallur by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sholinganallur is 236 km. The road distance is 190 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sholinganallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 51m.
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 Canara Bank in around 5h 51m.
- 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 Sholinganallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Sholinganallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sholinganallur is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chidambaram to Sholinganallur.
There are 1221+ hotels available in Sholinganallur.