There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chidambarambus Puducherry - Chidambaram
1h 50m₹50–1,400Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chidambaramtrain 16861
2h 20m₹150–1,200Drive 65.2 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Chidambaramcar 65.2 km
1h 13m₹734–1,060Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Chidambaramtaxi 65.2 km
1h 13m₹1,400–1,700
Puducherry to Chidambaram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Chidambaram is to bus which costs ₹50 - ₹1,400 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Chidambaram. Services depart twice 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 and Chidambaram is 66 km. The road distance is 65.2 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹50 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puducherry to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹50 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Chidambaram, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹345–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 50m. SETC also services this route once daily. 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
- ₹345–1,400
- 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 13m
- 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 to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Puducherry to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Chidambaram is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Puducherry to Chidambaram.
There are 61+ hotels available in Chidambaram.