There are 5 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h 15m₹645–1,701Bus via Puducherry
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 39m₹305–951Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 44m₹405–1,502Drive 79.8 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Chidambaramcar 79.8 km
1h 31m₹899–1,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Chidambaramtaxi 79.8 km
1h 31m₹1,600–1,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹300 - ₹950 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Chidambaram is 82 km. The road distance is 79.8 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Pondicherry University to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Chidambaram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹356–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram once a week. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹356–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–1,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pondicherry University to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Pondicherry University to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Chidambaram is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Pondicherry University to Chidambaram.
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