There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain 06018 / ...
3h 36m₹1,163–2,543Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
4h 21m₹1,881–4,565Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thennangurcar 144.6 km
2h 17m₹1,621–2,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thennangurtaxi 144.6 km
2h 17m₹2,400–3,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Thennangur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Thennangur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Melmaruvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Thennangur is 192 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Thennangur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Thennangur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thennangur is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,600 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thennangur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvattur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Thennangur via Puducherry, Pondicherry, and Melmaruvathur in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Thennangur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Thennangur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Thennangur is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chidambaram to Thennangur.
There are five+ hotels available in Thennangur.