There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 06690 / ...
1h 9m₹242–1,090Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalorebus
1h 36m₹175–785Drive 43.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuramcar 43.9 km
40 min₹495–715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuramtaxi 43.9 km
40 min₹1,100–1,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹800 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ₹490 - ₹750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Cuddalore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tiruppadirippuliyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Thiruvanthipuram is 48 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹800 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Thiruvanthipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalore once daily. Tickets cost ₹35–650 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Cuddalore station.
Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram is 44 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuram.
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