There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 9m₹464–1,389Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
4h 42m₹321–2,356Drive 213.6 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Vadapalanicar 213.6 km
3h 28m₹2,410–3,480Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Vadapalanitaxi 213.6 km
3h 28m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Chennai Central
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 59m
Chidambaram to Vadapalani by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Vadapalani. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Vadapalani via Tambaram and St. Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Vadapalani is 219 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Vadapalani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Vadapalani is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Vadapalani, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Vadapalani bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Vadapalani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Vadapalani is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Chidambaram to Vadapalani.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Vadapalani.