There are 4 ways to get from Padi to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 20m₹221–1,553Drive 219.1 km
- Drive from Padi to Chidambaramcar 219.1 km
3h 26m₹2,459–3,552Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padi to Chidambaramtaxi 219.1 km
3h 26m₹4,900–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padi to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Padi to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Padi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Lucas TVS and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Padi to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Padi and Chidambaram is 235 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.
The best way to get from Padi to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Padi to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Padi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Padi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Padi to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Padi, Tamil Nādu, India and Chidambaram, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Padi to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Padi to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padi to Chidambaram is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Padi to Chidambaram.
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