There are 6 ways to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus via Chennai
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
6h 56m₹985–2,285Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Vellore Canttrain 16780 / ...
7h 9m₹494–1,843Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Walajapetcar 200.1 km
3h 14m₹2,250–3,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Walajapettaxi 200.1 km
3h 14m₹5,000–6,000Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 09420 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
7h 28m₹716–3,752Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
8h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet is to train which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Vellore Cant via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Walajapet is 329 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet without a car is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Walajapet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet is to bus via Chennai which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Walajapet, India?
You can take a bus from Chidambaram to Walajapet via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, and FlixBus Arcot - Bypass in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Vellore Cant 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Walajapet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Walajapet is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chidambaram to Walajapet.
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