There are 4 ways to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 53m₹948–3,376Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
4h 54m₹281–2,257Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaramcar 176.5 km
2h 50m₹1,989–2,872Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaramtaxi 176.5 km
2h 50m₹2,800–3,400
Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Maraimalai Nagar and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Marai Malai Nagar Ka and arriving at Chidambaram via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Maraimalai Nagar and Chidambaram is 194 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Maraimalai Nagar station.
Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Maraimalai Nagar, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram via Pondicherry and Puducherry in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
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More Questions & Answers
Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Maraimalai Nagar to Chidambaram.
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