There are 4 ways to get from Potheri to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
4h 18m₹282–2,267Bus
- Take the bus from SRM University to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
4h 48m₹953–3,379Drive 179 km
- Drive from Potheri to Chidambaramcar 179 km
2h 52m₹2,032–2,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Chidambaramtaxi 179 km
2h 52m₹2,900–3,500
Potheri to Chidambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from SRM University and arriving at Chidambaram via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Chidambaram via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Potheri and Chidambaram is 205 km. The road distance is 179 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Potheri to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Potheri to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Chidambaram is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,400 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SRM University to Chidambaram via Pondicherry and Puducherry in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Potheri to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Chidambaram is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Potheri to Chidambaram.
There are 69+ hotels available in Chidambaram.