There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
3h 53m₹180–1,500Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Perungalathurbus
4h 55m₹941–3,365Drive 197.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Tambaramcar 197.2 km
3h 7m₹2,241–3,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Tambaramtaxi 197.2 km
3h 7m₹4,400–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 9m
Chidambaram to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Tambaram is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Perungalathur via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tambaram is 219 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500.
The train from Chidambaram to Tambaram takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chidambaram to Tambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tambaram is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Puducherry, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Tambaram, 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 Perungalathur via Puducherry and Pondicherry in around 4h 55m.
- 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 Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Tambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Tambaram is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chidambaram to Tambaram.
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