There are 5 ways to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 25m₹200–1,600Train via Chennai Park
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 4m₹398–3,187Drive 227.2 km
- Drive from Madhavaram to Chidambaramcar 227.2 km
3h 34m₹2,563–3,702Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madhavaram to Chidambaramtaxi 227.2 km
3h 34m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Madhavaram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Noor Hotel and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Madhavaram and Chidambaram is 226 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.
The best way to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Madhavaram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madhavaram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Madhavaram to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Park, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Madhavaram, India and Chidambaram, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- 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
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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
Madhavaram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Madhavaram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madhavaram to Chidambaram is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Madhavaram to Chidambaram.
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