There are 5 ways to get from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
5h 48m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 16mDrive 269.3 km
- Drive from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaramcar 269.3 km
4h 3m₹3,038–4,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaramtaxi 269.3 km
4h 3m₹4,100–4,900Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 47m
Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Meenakshi Temple and Chidambaram is 314 km. The road distance is 269.3 km.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Meenakshi Temple, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Rathimeena Travels C operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 2 hours, and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Meenakshi Temple to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.