There are 5 ways to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 56m₹218–1,539Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 4mDrive 216.1 km
- Drive from Koyambedu to Chidambaramcar 216.1 km
3h 24m₹2,436–3,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Koyambedu to Chidambaramtaxi 216.1 km
3h 24m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 50m₹510–2,086
Koyambedu to Chidambaram by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Koyambedu to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Koyambedu to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Cmbt and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Koyambedu and Chidambaram is 255 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Koyambedu to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Koyambedu to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Koyambedu to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Koyambedu, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. 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 Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹345–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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
Koyambedu to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Koyambedu to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koyambedu to Chidambaram is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Koyambedu to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.