There are 4 ways to get from Padappai to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 50m₹192–2,096Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 25mDrive 188.2 km
- Drive from Padappai to Chidambaramcar 188.2 km
3h 3m₹2,126–3,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Chidambaramtaxi 188.2 km
3h 3m₹3,000–3,600
Padappai to Chidambaram by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padappai to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Padappai to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Padappai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur, Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Padappai to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Padappai and Chidambaram is 234 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.
The best way to get from Padappai to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹190 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Padappai to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Padappai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Padappai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Padappai to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹190 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Padappai, 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, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Padappai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Padappai to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padappai to Chidambaram is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Padappai to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.