There are 5 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 via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Urappakkam to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
6h 43m₹956–4,123Drive 188.2 km
- Drive from Padappai to Chidambaramcar 188.2 km
3h 3m₹2,137–3,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padappai to Chidambaramtaxi 188.2 km
3h 3m₹3,000–3,600Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 59m
Padappai to Chidambaram by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 via Perungalathur, Urappakkam and Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
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 Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Urappakkam 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 via Puducherry, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,200 and takes 6h 43m.
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, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Padappai to Chidambaram via Perungalathur, Urappakkam, Pondicherry, and Puducherry in around 6h 43m.
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Padappai to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry 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 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.