There are 5 ways to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 27m₹700–2,114Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 38m₹305–2,503Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 43mDrive 193.1 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Chidambaramcar 193.1 km
3h 18m₹2,175–3,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Chidambaramtaxi 193.1 km
3h 18m₹4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karapakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Chidambaram is 238 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Karapakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, 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 4h 8m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Karapakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Karapakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Chidambaram is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Karapakkam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.