There are 4 ways to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 10m₹1,184–2,598Bus
- Take the bus from Kalpakam to Puducherrybus Kalpakam - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 34m₹1,427–3,564Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Kelambakkam to Chidambaramcar 140.5 km
2h 31m₹1,586–2,290Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kelambakkam to Chidambaramtaxi 140.5 km
2h 31m₹2,400–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kalpakam and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Kelambakkam and Chidambaram is 224 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kelambakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kalpakam station.
Kelambakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,600 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kelambakkam, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram via Kalpakam and Puducherry in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kalpakam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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More Questions & Answers
Kelambakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kelambakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kelambakkam to Chidambaram is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kelambakkam to Chidambaram.
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