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How to get fromRanipet to Chidambaramby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ranipet to Chidambaram by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chidambaramtrain train 16779 / ...
    5h 18m
    ₹1,019–2,480

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Mahindra World Citybus bus FlixBus IN4301
    2. Take the train from Chengalpattu to Chidambaramtrain train 06017 / ...
    6h 25m
    ₹394–3,717

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 39m

  4. Drive  199.4 km

    1. Drive from Ranipet to Chidambaramcar car 199.4 km
    3h 10m
    ₹1,934–2,794

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ranipet to Chidambaramtaxi taxi 199.4 km
    3h 10m
    ₹4,900–6,000

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  • Distance: 264 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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 Arcot to Chidambaram via Chennai in around 7h 39m.

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