There are 4 ways to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 29m₹400–3,198Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 7mDrive 221.4 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Chidambaramcar 221.4 km
3h 29m₹2,477–3,577Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Chidambaramtaxi 221.4 km
3h 29m₹4,900–6,000
Poompuhar to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Kalpana Hotel and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Chidambaram is 255 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, 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, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- 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
Poompuhar to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Chidambaram is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Poompuhar to Chidambaram.
There are 62+ hotels available in Chidambaram.