There are 4 ways to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
3h 32m₹873–2,319Bus
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
5h 4m₹1,632–4,218Drive 192.8 km
- Drive from Manimangalam to Chidambaramcar 192.8 km
3h 7m₹2,156–3,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manimangalam to Chidambaramtaxi 192.8 km
3h 7m₹3,100–3,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Manimangalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Urappakkam and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Manimangalam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Manimangalam and Chidambaram is 230 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Manimangalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Urappakkam station.
Manimangalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Manimangalam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,300 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Manimangalam, 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 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manimangalam to Chidambaram via Urappakkam, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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Booking & Getting There
Manimangalam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Manimangalam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manimangalam to Chidambaram is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Manimangalam to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.