There are 5 ways to get from Porur to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 57m₹275–1,662Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 39mDrive 210.7 km
- Drive from Porur to Chidambaramcar 210.7 km
3h 20m₹2,392–3,455Taxi
- Take the taxi from Porur to Chidambaramtaxi 210.7 km
3h 20m₹4,700–6,000Bus via Puducherry
- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
8h 6m₹519–2,131
Porur to Chidambaram by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Porur to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Porur to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Porur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Porur and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Porur to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Porur and Chidambaram is 250 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Porur to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Porur to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Porur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Porur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Porur to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Porur, 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, 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 Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Porur to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Porur to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porur to Chidambaram is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Porur to Chidambaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Chidambaram.