There are 5 ways to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
5h 18m₹1,019–2,480Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain 06017 / ...
6h 25m₹394–3,717Bus
- Take the bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Ranipet, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
8h 28mDrive 199.4 km
- Drive from Ranipet to Chidambaramcar 199.4 km
3h 10m₹2,276–3,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranipet to Chidambaramtaxi 199.4 km
3h 10m₹4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram is to bus and train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,800 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranipet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranipet to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Ranipet and Chidambaram is 264 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Ranipet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Ranipet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Ranipet, India and Chidambaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ranipet to Chidambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Ranipet to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranipet to Chidambaram is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Ranipet to Chidambaram.
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