There are 4 ways to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 58m₹299–2,432Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 21mDrive 199.9 km
- Drive from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaramcar 199.9 km
3h 25m₹2,252–3,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaramtaxi 199.9 km
3h 25m₹4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pallikaranai Kamatchi Hospital and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Chidambaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Kovilambakkam and Chidambaram is 246 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Kovilambakkam, 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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
Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Kovilambakkam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.