There are 6 ways to get from Melur to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
7h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Chidambaramtrain 16367 / ...
8h 19m₹233–1,812Drive 240.2 km
- Drive from Melur to Chidambaramcar 240.2 km
3h 34m₹2,702–3,903Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melur to Chidambaramtaxi 240.2 km
3h 34m₹3,700–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 35mBus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 15m
Melur to Chidambaram by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Melur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Melur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Melur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Melur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Melur and Chidambaram is 303 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.
The best way to get from Melur to Chidambaram without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Melur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Melur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Melur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Melur to Chidambaram is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Melur, Tamil Nādu, 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 Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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
Melur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Rathimeena Travels C, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Melur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melur to Chidambaram is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Melur to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.