There are 6 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaramtrain
5h 18m₹6,578–8,689Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 21m₹289–2,344Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 4mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chidambaram203.1 km
3h 18mDrive 203.1 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaramcar 203.1 km
3h 18m₹2,291–3,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaramtaxi 203.1 km
3h 18m₹4,600–6,000
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Chidambaram via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chidambaram is 465 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–6,000
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chidambaram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.