There are 5 ways to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Valyampatti to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 22m₹747–2,852Train, bus
- Take the train from Valyampatti to Thanjavurtrain 16848
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 33mDrive 211.9 km
- Drive from Kulithalai to Chidambaramcar 211.9 km
3h 11m₹2,384–3,443Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulithalai to Chidambaramtaxi 211.9 km
3h 11m₹4,100–4,900Train
- Take the train from Valyampatti to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
6h 19m₹757–2,802
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Kulithalai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Valyampatti and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kulithalai and Chidambaram is 223 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.
The best way to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kulithalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valyampatti station.
Kulithalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulithalai to Chidambaram is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kulithalai to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Kulithalai, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Kulithalai to Chidambaram via Valyampatti and Thanjavur in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valyampatti to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Valyampatti to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Valyampatti to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
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