There are 4 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 5m₹1,103–2,502Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherrybus Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 23m₹792–2,765Drive 159.8 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Chidambaramcar 159.8 km
2h 47m₹1,802–2,603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Chidambaramtaxi 159.8 km
2h 47m₹2,600–3,200
Mamallapuram to Chidambaram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Chidambaram is 217 km. The road distance is 159.8 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to Chidambaram via Puducherry in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
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
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More Questions & Answers
Mamallapuram to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Mamallapuram to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Chidambaram is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Mamallapuram to Chidambaram.
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