There are 5 ways to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06742 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 14m₹870–3,844Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatrebus 57X
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
8h 49m₹218–1,739Bus
- Take the bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagarbus 57X
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 5mDrive 242.1 km
- Drive from Periyapalayam to Chidambaramcar 242.1 km
3h 44m₹2,726–3,938Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyapalayam to Chidambaramtaxi 242.1 km
3h 44m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Periapalayam Bus Stand and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kavaraippettai and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Periyapalayam and Chidambaram is 303 km. The road distance is 242.1 km.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Periyapalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Periapalayam Bus Stand station.
Periyapalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kavaraippettai station.
The best way to get from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Periyapalayam, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram via Kavaraippettai, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar, Washermenpet, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kavaraippettai to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–220
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–220
Bus from Periapalayam Bus Stand to Padmanabha Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹19–210
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹24–35
- Express Service
- ₹35–55
- Deluxe Service
- ₹50–70
- A/C Service
- ₹75–210
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Periyapalayam to Chidambaram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Mint Bus Terminal / Vallalar Nagar station.
Periyapalayam to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyapalayam to Chidambaram is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Periyapalayam to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.