There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tambaram
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 17m₹298–2,327Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Mambalamtrain 16180 / ...
4h 19m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 6m₹453–1,391Drive 209.8 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to T. Nagarcar 209.8 km
3h 29m₹2,382–3,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to T. Nagartaxi 209.8 km
3h 29m₹4,700–6,000Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 45m
Chidambaram to T. Nagar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to T. Nagar. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Panagal Park via M.G.R.Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Mambalam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Chidambaram and T. Nagar is 237 km. The road distance is 209.8 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar, including transfers.
Chidambaram to T. Nagar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to T. Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to T. Nagar is to train via Tambaram which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and T. Nagar, 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, 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.
- 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
Train from Chidambaram to Mambalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- 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 T. Nagar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to T. Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to T. Nagar is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chidambaram to T. Nagar.
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