There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaramtrain 16368
4h 20m₹190–1,500Drive 177.8 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Chidambaramcar 177.8 km
2h 50m₹2,004–2,895Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Chidambaramtaxi 177.8 km
2h 50m₹2,900–3,500Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 23m₹289–2,318
Kanchipuram to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹2,900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Chidambaram is 225 km. The road distance is 177.8 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs once a week.
Kanchipuram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram station.
Kanchipuram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Chidambaram is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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