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 47m₹985–2,285Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jntrain 16780 / ...
8h 15m₹598–2,761Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
7h 27m₹716–3,752Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Walajapetcar 200.1 km
3h 14m₹2,237–3,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Walajapettaxi 200.1 km
3h 14m₹5,000–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 57m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 15m.
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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Walajapet. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
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 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Chidambaram to Walajapet, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Walajapet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, 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 47m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train via Chengalpattu, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 27m.
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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chidambaram to Walajapet via Chengalpattu, Arakkonam, and Walajah Road Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chidambaram to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
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Booking & Getting There
Chidambaram to Walajapet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Chidambaram to Walajapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu 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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