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How to get fromPadi to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Padi to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain train 09419 / ...
    5h 32m
    ₹221–1,553

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 40m

  3. Drive  219.6 km

    1. Drive from Padi to Chidambaramcar car 219.6 km
    3h 26m
    ₹2,459–3,552

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padi to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 219.6 km
    3h 26m
    ₹4,900–6,000

  5. Bus via Puducherry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus bus Puducherry - Chidambaram
    8h 23m
    ₹518–2,125

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  • Distance: 255.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Padi, Tamil Nādu, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram hourly, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.

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