There are 5 ways to get from Perambūr 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
5h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 25m₹200–1,600Train via Chennai Park
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
6h 4m₹398–3,187Drive 224.7 km
- Drive from Perambūr to Chidambaramcar 224.7 km
3h 33m₹2,535–3,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perambūr to Chidambaramtaxi 224.7 km
3h 33m₹5,000–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perambūr to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Perambūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Perambūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Sayani Theatre and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Perambūr and Chidambaram is 225 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.
The best way to get from Perambūr to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Perambūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Perambūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Perambūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Perambūr to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Park, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Perambūr, 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
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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
Perambūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Perambūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perambūr to Chidambaram is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Perambūr to Chidambaram.
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