There are 5 ways to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Gummidipundi to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Gummidipundi to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 6m₹414–3,303Drive 256.4 km
- Drive from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaramcar 256.4 km
3h 58m₹2,895–4,181Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaramtaxi 256.4 km
3h 58m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Gummidipundi and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Gummidipoondi and Chidambaram is 262 km. The road distance is 256.4 km.
The best way to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi station.
Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Gummidipundi station.
The best way to get from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Gummidipoondi, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a train from Gummidipundi to Chidambaram via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, M.G.R. Koyambedu, Hotel Everest, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gummidipundi to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Gummidipundi to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Gummidipoondi to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Gummidipoondi to Chidambaram.
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