There are 6 ways to get from Guindy to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 41m₹292–2,361Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Saidapet court to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 20m₹506–2,080Drive 209.9 km
- Drive from Guindy to Chidambaramcar 209.9 km
3h 24m₹2,352–3,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guindy to Chidambaramtaxi 209.9 km
3h 24m₹4,700–6,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
6h 56m₹6,184–9,431Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 21m
Guindy to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guindy to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Guindy to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Guindy to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Saidapet court and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Guindy to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Guindy and arriving at Chidambaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Guindy and Chidambaram is 234 km. The road distance is 209.9 km.
The best way to get from Guindy to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Guindy to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Guindy to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Saidapet court station.
Guindy to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Guindy to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Puducherry, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Guindy, 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, you can take a bus from Saidapet court to Chidambaram via Puducherry in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy 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 Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Saidapet court to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Guindy to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Puducherry station.
Guindy to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guindy to Chidambaram is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Guindy to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.













