There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Takkolamtrain 16112 / ...
6h 10m₹1,296–3,642Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
- Take the bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghurbus
8h 50m₹529–2,982Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghurbus
7h 45m₹795–2,865Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Sholinghurcar 222.2 km
3h 35m₹2,494–3,602Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Sholinghurtaxi 222.2 km
3h 35m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghurbus
9h 37m
Chidambaram to Sholinghur by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Sholinghur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Sholinghur via Chennai Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Sholinghur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Takkolam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Sholinghur is 281 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Sholinghur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Sholinghur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Sholinghur is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Sholinghur, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Sholinghur via Chengalpattu and Takkolam in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Sholinghur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and Chennai Koyambedu in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Takkolam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- bharathitravels.com
Bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,500
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
Bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,500
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
Bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,500
- Website
- http://www.bharathitravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Sholinghur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Sholinghur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Sholinghur is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chidambaram to Sholinghur.
There are four+ hotels available in Sholinghur.