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

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

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Line 166 bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Iyappanthangal to Tambaram West Bus Standbus 166
2. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 28m
₹191–1,556
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 47m
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Iyyapanthangal to Chidambaramcar 210.7 km
3h 18m
₹2,374–3,429
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Iyyapanthangal to Chidambaramtaxi 210.7 km
3h 18m
₹4,700–6,000
Bus via Puducherry
1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
8h 24m
₹520–2,140

Iyyapanthangal to Chidambaram by bus and train

45Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

₹191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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Chidambaram(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Chidambaram is a town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pallavas until ninth century, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Thanjavur Nayakas, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple, and the annual chariot festival held in the months of December–January (In the Tamil month of Marghazhi known as "Margazhi Urchavam") and June to July (In the Tamil month of Aani known as "Aani Thirumanjanam"). One of the Divya Desams Divya Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple (Thiruchitrakoodam) is a part of Thillai Nataraja Temple complex. Thiruvetkalam Shiva Temple, Vadakiruppu, Thirunelvayil Shiva Temple, Sivapuri and Tirukkazhippalai Palvannanathar Temple are the other three ancient Shiva temples in the region.

Places to stay in Chidambaram

Homestay Senthil Akam(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Temple Darshan(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Chidambaram Spiritual Stay(Opens in a new window)

6.8Pleasant

Arudhra Residency(Opens in a new window)

6.7Pleasant

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