There are 5 ways to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thanjavur
best- Take the train from Pugalur to Thanjavurtrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Chidambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 59m₹480–2,724Bus
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Thanjavurbus Namakkal - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mDrive 226.6 km
- Drive from Pugalūr to Chidambaramcar 226.6 km
3h 28m₹2,553–3,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pugalūr to Chidambaramtaxi 226.6 km
3h 28m₹3,800–4,600Train
- Take the train from Pugalur to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16232
7h 11m₹490–2,574
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram is to train via Thanjavur which costs ₹480 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pugalūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pugalūr to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Pugalur and arriving at Chidambaram via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Pugalūr and Chidambaram is 252 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram without a car is to train via Thanjavur which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Pugalūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Namakkal station.
Pugalūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pugalur station.
The best way to get from Pugalūr to Chidambaram is to train via Thanjavur which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Pugalūr, India and Chidambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pugalūr to Chidambaram via Pugalur and Thanjavur in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pugalūr to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Namakkal and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pugalur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thanjavur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Pugalur to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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More Questions & Answers
Pugalūr to Chidambaram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Pugalūr to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pugalūr to Chidambaram is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Pugalūr to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.