There are 4 ways to get from Kollidam to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 11m₹1,136–2,222Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollidam to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12632 / ...
6h 9m₹301–2,378Drive 226.8 km
- Drive from Kollidam to Chennaicar 226.8 km
3h 41m₹2,555–3,690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollidam to Chennaitaxi 226.8 km
3h 41m₹5,000–6,500
Kollidam to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollidam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kollidam to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollidam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollidam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kollidam and arriving at Chennai Egmore via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Kollidam and Chennai is 228 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollidam to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kollidam to Chennai, including transfers.
Kollidam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Kollidam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollidam station.
The best way to get from Kollidam to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Kollidam, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kollidam to Chennai Egmore via Villupuram Jn in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollidam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Kollidam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Kollidam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollidam to Chennai is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Kollidam to Chennai.
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