There are 5 ways to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tindivanamtrain 20606 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Vandavāsitaxi
2h 55m₹1,152–2,360Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvatturtrain 16752 / ...
3h 41m₹1,113–2,443Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
4h 7m₹1,781–4,465Drive 137.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Vandavāsicar 137.5 km
2h 12m₹1,553–2,242Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Vandavāsitaxi 137.5 km
2h 12m₹2,300–2,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Melmaruvattur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Vandavāsi is 157 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Vandavāsi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Vandavāsi, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi via Puducherry, Pondicherry, and Melmaruvathur in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvattur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chidambaram to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- 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 35m
- 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 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Vandavāsi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chidambaram to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Vandavāsi is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Chidambaram to Vandavāsi.
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