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How to get fromChidambaram to Velachcheriby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain train 06018 / ...
    4h 51m
    ₹305–2,352

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Chidambaram - Chennai
    5h 33m
    ₹497–1,520

  3. Drive  202.5 km

    1. Drive from Chidambaram to Velachchericar car 202.5 km
    3h 23m
    ₹2,268–3,276

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Velachcheritaxi taxi 202.5 km
    3h 23m
    ₹4,500–5,500

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    6h 25m
    ₹5,697–9,415

  6. Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro

    1. Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 4m
    ₹765–1,502

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Velachcheri, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.

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