There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
4h 51m₹305–2,352Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
5h 33m₹497–1,520Drive 202.5 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Velachchericar 202.5 km
3h 23m₹2,292–3,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Velachcheritaxi 202.5 km
3h 23m₹4,500–5,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 25m₹5,697–10,415Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 57m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Velachcheri. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Dhandeeswaram via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank and Guindy TVK Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Velachcheri. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Guindy via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Velachcheri is 240 km. The road distance is 202.5 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Velachcheri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Velachcheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Velachcheri is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 33m.
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 ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Velachcheri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Velachcheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Velachcheri is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Chidambaram to Velachcheri.
There are 1039+ hotels available in Velachcheri.