There are 4 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 22m₹1,853–3,402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Puducherrybus Mahabalipuram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 37m₹1,542–3,665Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Pichavaramcar 159.4 km
2h 52m₹1,797–2,595Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Pichavaramtaxi 159.4 km
2h 52m₹2,600–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram is to drive which costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Pichavaram is 233 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,700 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Pichavaram, 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 Pichavaram via Puducherry and Chidambaram in around 6h 37m.
- 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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Mamallapuram to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Pichavaram is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Mamallapuram to Pichavaram.
There are 52+ hotels available in Pichavaram.