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 06018 / ...
42 min₹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₹426–615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Thiruvanthipuramtaxi 43.9 km
40 min₹1,100–1,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹420 - ₹650.
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 42 min.
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 42 min and costs ₹240 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 42 min 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 42 min 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 37 min. 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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
Bus from Chidambaram to Cuddalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 922+ hotels available in Thiruvanthipuram.