There are 4 ways to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Manaparai to Chidambaramtrain 20692
3h 37m₹867–2,224Train via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the train from Valyampatti to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16848
5h 46m₹757–2,802Drive 211.9 km
- Drive from Kulithalai to Chidambaramcar 211.9 km
3h 11m₹2,367–3,419Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulithalai to Chidambaramtaxi 211.9 km
3h 11m₹4,100–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 37m.
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 Manaparai and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Kulithalai and Chidambaram is 221 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.
The best way to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Kulithalai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Kulithalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Manaparai station.
Kulithalai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram 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 63+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
What companies run services between Kulithalai, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Manaparai to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manaparai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Valyampatti to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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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