There are 4 ways to get from Cuddalore to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
1h 11m₹120–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cuddalore to Chidambarambus
1h 30m₹35–650Drive 43.2 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Chidambaramcar 43.2 km
38 min₹494–713Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Chidambaramtaxi 43.2 km
38 min₹1,100–1,400
Cuddalore to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹35 - ₹650 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 38 min and costs ₹490 - ₹750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cuddalore and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Chidambaram is 43 km. The road distance is 43.2 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹120 - ₹950.
The train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaram takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Cuddalore to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Cuddalore station.
Cuddalore to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Chidambaram is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹120 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹35 - ₹650 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Cuddalore to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹35–650 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Cuddalore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cuddalore to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Cuddalore to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Chidambaram is 43 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Cuddalore to Chidambaram.
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