There are 4 ways to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 42m₹315–2,430Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Royapettah to Chidambaramcar 210.3 km
3h 35m₹2,371–3,425Taxi
- Take the taxi from Royapettah to Chidambaramtaxi 210.3 km
3h 35m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Royapettah to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Royapettah to Chidambaram. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Chidambaram via Guindy and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Royapettah and Chidambaram is 217 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram, including transfers.
Royapettah to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Royapettah to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Royapettah to Chidambaram is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Royapettah, India and Chidambaram, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royapettah to Chidambaram bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Royapettah to Chidambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royapettah to Chidambaram is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Royapettah to Chidambaram.
There are 59+ hotels available in Chidambaram.