There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Puducherry
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
2h 12m₹390–1,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus
2h 15m₹50–650Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 20m₹150–1,200Drive 64.4 km
- Drive from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaramcar 64.4 km
1h 11m₹726–1,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaramtaxi 64.4 km
1h 11m₹1,400–1,700
Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹50 - ₹650 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Puducherry (Station) and Chidambaram is 68 km. The road distance is 64.4 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram without a car is to bus via Puducherry which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram is to bus via Puducherry which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Puducherry (Station), 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 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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
Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Puducherry (Station) to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.