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

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There are 4 ways to get from Poonamallee to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    3h 40m
    ₹680–2,091

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 48m
    ₹431–1,099

  3. Drive  209.1 km

    1. Drive from Poonamallee to Chidambaramcar car 209.1 km
    3h 17m
    ₹2,346–3,388

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Poonamallee to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 209.1 km
    3h 17m
    ₹4,700–6,000

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  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Poonamallee, India and Chidambaram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Rr Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Chidambaram every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 15m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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