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How to get fromChromepet to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chromepet to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    4h 28m
    ₹288–2,332

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 17m

  3. Drive  198.1 km

    1. Drive from Chromepet to Chidambaramcar car 198.1 km
    3h 11m
    ₹1,920–2,773

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chromepet to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 198.1 km
    3h 11m
    ₹4,400–5,500

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus Puducherry - Chidambaram
    6h 52m
    ₹957–3,460

Chromepet to Chidambaram by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Green Channel Express operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram hourly, and the journey takes 5h 20m. 33 other operators also service this route.

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